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Posted by ST on May 16, 2002, at 5:11:12
Hi,
I'm thinking of trying something else beside Depakote. It's the only mood stabilizer I've been on since first being diagnosed as bipolar 2. Sometimes I think it's "too strong"....I get very very depressed with mild hypomanic episodes. I feel like I only need a teeny bit of *whatever* to keep me from getting hypomanic and that Depakote makes me lethargic and lazy.
Thanks!!
Sarah
Posted by chiron on May 16, 2002, at 19:09:06
In reply to Needed: List of all mood stabilizers, posted by ST on May 16, 2002, at 5:11:12
Here's a start:
NERONTIN
LAMICTAL
TOPOMAX
Posted by Leighwit on May 17, 2002, at 12:30:09
In reply to Re: Needed: List of all mood stabilizers, posted by chiron on May 16, 2002, at 19:09:06
> Here's a start:
> NERONTIN
> LAMICTAL
> TOPOMAXIs Lamictal actually considered a mood stabilizer now? I thought it was only approved as an anti-seizure medication. ?
Laurie
Posted by ST on May 18, 2002, at 23:38:22
In reply to Re: Needed: List of all mood stabilizers » chiron, posted by Leighwit on May 17, 2002, at 12:30:09
Posted by SLS on May 19, 2002, at 14:20:09
In reply to Re: Needed: List of all mood stabilizers » chiron, posted by Leighwit on May 17, 2002, at 12:30:09
Here's a list of drugs that are now used (or are being considered for use) as mood-stabilizers:
lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
carbamazepine (Tegretol)
valproate (Depakote)lamotrigine (Lamictal)
gabapentin (Neurontin)
topiramate (Topomax)tiagabine (Gabitril)
vigabatrin (Sabril)
zonisamide (Zonegrin)oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
levetiracetam (Keppra)
mexilitine (Mexitil)pregabalin - investigational, phase III by Pfizer
clonazepam (Klonopin)
phenytoin (Dilantin)olanzapine (Zyprexa)
clozapine (Clozaril)
Posted by bubba on May 20, 2002, at 0:35:41
In reply to Needed: List of all mood stabilizers, posted by ST on May 16, 2002, at 5:11:12
I feel like I only need a teeny bit of *whatever* to keep me from getting hypomanic and that Depakote makes me lethargic and lazy.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> SarahHey Sarah,
Sorry this took so long ... I though someone else would have posted this site for you by now. It is by Peter Brigham and quite comprehensive. The site address is
http://home.attbi.com/~pmbrig/BP_pharm.html
Dr Phelps references it alot in his website "Mood Swings:Bipolar II" at www.psycheducation.org.
Wish you well.
Bubba
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 20, 2002, at 22:50:30
In reply to Sarah-Your List on a Golden Platter! » ST, posted by bubba on May 20, 2002, at 0:35:41
> Sorry this took so long ... I though someone else would have posted this site for you by now.
There's a problem with your registration (*not* with this message), so you're not going to be able to continue to post, sorry. If you have any questions, feel free to email me.
Bob
PS: Follow-ups regarding posting policies should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration, thanks.
Posted by ST on May 25, 2002, at 2:54:43
In reply to Sarah-Your List on a Golden Platter! » ST, posted by bubba on May 20, 2002, at 0:35:41
Posted by KarenRB53 on October 29, 2004, at 15:26:50
In reply to Thaks, Bubba! That's amazing info! (nm), posted by ST on May 25, 2002, at 2:54:43
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