Avatar Posted by madpat22 208 days ago (Question)
Diagnosed bipolar 1998 - only 1 major manic episode (still had insight). Prescribed Lithium which I have been on constantly apart from a break in 2003 when I became pregnant. No major adverse effects. Mood always depressed every 2 to 4 months lasting up to 2 months. Have had anti deps (CITALOPRAM) more recently LAMOTRIGINE to reduce depressive episodes.Now I have the choice of LITHIUM plus more LAMOT or LITHIUM LAMOT + ANTIDEP or LITHIUM plus QUETIAPINE - its up to me!!. I would like to stop lithium but not sure of options also concerned about weight gain.


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Written by Clyde 208 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Its really impossible to know, because for each person the medication regiment is different, and each person reacts differently.

Best,

Clyde

Written by bellacutie 208 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Hi,

I think advice about medications should be left up to your doctor and pharmasist. Sorry I couldn't help you more. Take care.


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