Posted by 4WD on February 7, 2006, at 20:24:13
In reply to Re: UPDATE II -- Diagnosed bipolar II, posted by Greif on February 7, 2006, at 11:24:40
> BTW I am sure your doctor and you understand inherent risk associated with any anti depressent for BP patients. I have never tried imipramine or any in that grouping. Here is a warning on RX " Activation of latent schizophrenia or aggravation of existing psychotic manifestations in schizophrenic patients may occur; hyperactive or agitated patients may become over-stimulated; and patients with manic-depressive tendencies may experience hypomanic or manic shifts. Discontinuation of imipramine should be considered under these circumstances". This type of warning has always frightened me. Risk/Reward ratio not high enough. Take it slow.
Hi,
Thanks for both your posts. I think I have to be on an antidepressant of some sort because otherwise I sink into deep clinical depression. But the mixed states where I am scared/anxious and in despair at the same time are what make me suicidal. I couldn't manage without my klonopin, at least not at this point. I am going to stay on a very low dose of imipramine, maybe only 25 mg.
I'll watch out for trouble. I've never had mania or hypomania of the euphoric, high type. I just get terrified and jittery and want to jump out of my skin. The Depakote seems to be helping with that.
Why did you quit taking Depakote - or are you still on it? It seems to make my back and shoulder muscles sore.
I'm going back to look at your first post.
Marsha
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