Posted by linkadge on June 27, 2016, at 19:14:58
In reply to Gabapentin for Bipolar2, posted by KarenRB53 on June 27, 2016, at 17:35:20
SSRI withdrawl is commonly associated with mania (euphoric or dysphoric). Also, as SSRIs typically cause initial tiredness / apathy, coming off them can improve energy levels.
As serotonin levels decrease, dopamine levels can rebound causing some bipolar like symtpoms.
You might wish to come off the SSRI more slowly (depending what your symptoms are) before going on a mood stabilizer.
Gabapentin is not really a mood stabilizer.
Lithium, depakote, tegretol and lamotringe are really the only primary mood stabilizers with evidence of efficacy.
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