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Posted by upsndowns on November 3, 2004, at 13:16:27
I am bipolar II, take Abilify 5mg and Concerta, 18mg and the doc just added Trileptal. I find that I am becoming increasingly incapacitated and down, rather than feeling better. Any experience with this drug? Oh, I am taking 150mg. As you can see, I am extremely sensitive and take lesser doses of meds; example is that 7.5mg of Abilify has me climbing the walls and jumping out of my skin with paranoia.
Posted by linkadge on November 3, 2004, at 13:55:21
In reply to Depression from Trileptal?, posted by upsndowns on November 3, 2004, at 13:16:27
Trileptal definately made me more depressed. Have you tried lithium or lamictal.
Linkadge
Posted by upsndowns on November 3, 2004, at 14:12:17
In reply to Re: Depression from Trileptal?, posted by linkadge on November 3, 2004, at 13:55:21
Lamictal gives me a rash, I am toxic with lithium. Doesn't look good, does it? I am open to any other suggestions anyone out there may have. I see a really good psychopharmacologist, but we are running out of options rapidly.
Posted by linkadge on November 3, 2004, at 15:13:36
In reply to Re: Depression from Trileptal?, posted by upsndowns on November 3, 2004, at 14:12:17
You could try some zyprexa, topomax, gabapentin.
You could also try riluzole, an antigutamatergic drug with some AD properties.
Linkadge
Posted by upsndowns on November 3, 2004, at 15:34:53
In reply to Re: Depression from Trileptal?, posted by linkadge on November 3, 2004, at 15:13:36
Thanks, Linkadge. I follow the board regularly and have found you have a wealth of ideas, suggestions and knowledge. Other than anything with GABA effect, these are new to me and will go with me to the next appt......if I can last that long without dissolving into tears at every little thing. This site has been a lifesaver, for real, many times.
Posted by Chairman_MAO on November 4, 2004, at 4:23:19
In reply to Depression from Trileptal?, posted by upsndowns on November 3, 2004, at 13:16:27
Have you ever tried Keppra (levetiracetam)? Or, for that matter, aniracetam or piracetam. This may not mean anything, but I find that aniracetam (Ampamet) really evens out my moods. Also, you could try taking a cholinesterase inhibitor like Aricept. They can be anti-manic, but one has to start very low and go slowly to make sure depression isn't worsened.
Posted by upsndowns on November 4, 2004, at 8:36:21
In reply to Re: Depression from Trileptal?, posted by Chairman_MAO on November 4, 2004, at 4:23:19
Thanks, Chairman for your suggestions. I am seeing my doc on Monday. My main issue appears to be that I do not have any manic highs, just those nasty irritable hypomanic lows and depression, with an occasional good hour thrown in, so I do not need a med which will keep me from going up too far, I need something which will help me go up even a little bit! Does that make any sense? I am questioning the validity of any mood stabilizer at this point. It seems the stimulants send me lower as well, or at least make me irritable and/or anxious.
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