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Posted by seriously on April 6, 2006, at 11:56:12
I have read alot on the benzodiazepines, lorazepam and clonazepam are mostly used besides dopamine blocking agents.
I take Xanax when i have a somekind of sub-hypomanic it makes it worse, it doenst increase, but it makes its more blurry.
High doses may work but withdrawl is terrible after it.
After alprazolam wears off it seems to trigger mania, i am off the wall with a sting in my body.
Do i need to talk to my doctor about this?
Posted by B2chica on April 6, 2006, at 12:29:44
In reply to Alprazolam + mania = not good, posted by seriously on April 6, 2006, at 11:56:12
Posted by Phillipa on April 6, 2006, at 13:19:57
In reply to Alprazolam + mania = not good, posted by seriously on April 6, 2006, at 11:56:12
Most definitely Love Phillipa
Posted by CareBear04 on April 6, 2006, at 15:50:43
In reply to Alprazolam + mania = not good, posted by seriously on April 6, 2006, at 11:56:12
I saw a mood and anxiety disorders specialist last year-- one of the best on the west coast-- who told me that xanax (as well as tricyclics) should never be used in bipolar patients because they trigger cycling, esp. mania. i didn't believe it, so it's interesting to hear your story. do tell your dr so you can get on something that helps you without all that comes with it.
take care,
CB
Posted by greywolf on April 6, 2006, at 16:48:41
In reply to Re: Alprazolam + mania = not good » seriously, posted by CareBear04 on April 6, 2006, at 15:50:43
I've been treating for BPII for years. I've used both Xanax and trycyclics with no real problems when it comes to hypomania. Of course, that's me. Your mileage may vary.
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