Posted by Sheilac on July 23, 2013, at 7:32:02
I have been taking Trileptal and it really helps with stability. I have BPII.
I can't take antidepressants, so I've tried the atypical antipsychotics. Currently, 40mg Geodon.
I have gained weight (over 20 lbs), just like I did with Abilify & Seroquel & Lamictal.
I have been taking Geodon to help with depression. It does work the next day. I take it at night. It knocks me out and I sleep very deep.
Besides extreme hunger, I also experience heart palps. But I thought maybe it was worth it. Now I'm fat, feel drugged and not so great.
My mother has serious atrial fib, which can happen on atypical antipsychotics especially Geodon. I'm worried that I'm causing my heart damage. My whole family has heart issues. Not sure a drug is worth damaging my heart.
I would like to stop Geodon, but don't know what to do about low grade depression.
Antidepressants and AAPs are out. What's left that doesn't cause heart issues?
This just sucks.
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