Ashdene Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Ok, i'm on epilim for rapid cycling and mixed episodes, my pdoc said that was my first choice. But its made me gain weight, and this is something i cant abide by. If you know me you'll understand!!!! So i want to know if anybody knows any other options that would also hope with rapid cycling and mixed episodes! Really desperate!!! Thanx Love Ash xox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SashaSue Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I don't know what all of yours are (diff. names here, and all), but what about increasing Seroquel, or trying another AAP? Has the epilim been working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vapourware Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Epilim is sodium valporate, which is a mood stabiliser. To the OP, have you asked about lithium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SashaSue Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Epilim is sodium valporate, which is a mood stabiliser. To the OP, have you asked about lithium? That one I know. It's some of the others, rivotril, etc., that I haven't a clue about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashdene Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 ok, with we ignored that i ever took epilim, what would recommend to somebody who suffered from mixed episodes and rapid cycling? eek I'm desperate here xox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SashaSue Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I'd say increase seroquel, or try a different AAP. But I don't know if any of your meds w/which I'm not familiar might conflict with that suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashdene Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 Thanx for the advice, i just hate taking the epilim even though it does help. Can't stand the weight gain side of it. Lithium i'm scared of. My uncle who is bipolar (only just found out about) said he takes Wellbutrin. Going to ask about that? Just having an eating problem at the same time doesn't help all that much Dont want to increase my seroquel to much as it makes me too drowsy. Thanx though for the help xox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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