I'm curious if anyone has experience with mood stabilizers. I have been on Lithium for about 7 years and feel like there should be another option out there. Here's the catch though, I am limited in what medications I can take because I have narcolepsy. That means absolutely no antiseizurals. No depakote, lamictal, or any similar type drug. I also have previously taken neurontin and that was no bueno. My dr had mentioned Latuda at one point, but we were unsure if it would be good because of my other medications.
I am on Abilify but not sure if this is similar to Depakote or Lamictal. I was going to mention Latuda as I heard it is a fairly new medication but I have no experience with it. I hope you find something that works for you soon. *hugs* going through the medication merry-go-round is no fun.
Abilify was a no go for me. All it did was make my temper flare up without notice.
I think finding a good antipsychotic antidepressant combo is probably a good place to go instead of focusing just on mood stabilizers. Given what you've said about what you deal with, I think that's what seems most likely to give you enough options.
I think finding a good antipsychotic antidepressant combo is probably a good place to go instead of focusing just on mood stabilizers. Given what you've said about what you deal with, I think that's what seems most likely to give you enough options.
It's tricky because of the narcolepsy medication. I have hypertension and many of the antipsychotics have a tendency to to raise it when combined with stimulants.
It's tricky because of the narcolepsy medication. I have hypertension and many of the antipsychotics have a tendency to to raise it when combined with stimulants.
I just got put on Latuda. I will keep you posted on how it goes. I know we have different diagnoses but just in case you were wondering. Hope you're doing better!
Definitely let me know. I don't know anyone else who tried it before.
Definitely let me know. I don't know anyone else who tried it before.
So just an update.... I've been on Latuda just a little over two weeks and have trying to push through but my gut is telling me to get off the med ASAP. I've had really bad intrusive thoughts like boarderline suicidal ones. I'm not acting on them but have been stuck waundering there the past week. I feel like I need to check myself in somewhere it's so bad!!!! Called my doctor today and she told me to stop taking it. She is now putting me on Seroquel to see if that helps. Just wanted to let you know that this med did NOT help me at all. I'm really pissed because I hate the merry go round of trying to find a medication that works Hope you are well.
I'm glad you stopped the Latuda @giamia923, I hope the Seroquel works better for you.
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