John T
2006-08-10 22:02:42 UTC
I recently had to acquire a different doctor, a general practice
doctor. My previous doctor, of about 3 years, left the GP part of the
health system to do specialty bone work and no longer sees general
patients.
I was diagnosed as BiPolar in 1994, (and there's more to that story..
as I think there always is) My previous doctor wasn't truly treating
my BiPolar disorder with any particular medications, for BiPolar
disorder, as far as I could tell. I was, and am still taking Xanax,
..25mg, 3 times a day or as needed (Normally 2 - 3 a day is what I
take.) I am also taking Klonopin, but, a much lower dose than my
prior doctor originally prescribed for me and with his ok. I take
..5mg before going to bed and it does, normally, help me sleep a little
longer and possibly better. I have learned to deal with my Panic,
BiPolar and Obsessive tendencies over the years. I am sure I could
be better, but, I know I was much, much worse back in 1994 and I sure
don't want to go back there!
At my first appointment with the new doctor, he spent about 1/2 hour
with me, just basically discussing the BiPolar matter and decided I
should stay with the meds I was currently taking, but, also added
200mg of Carbamazepine or Tegretol to my medications. I have been
checking the web and have found that Tegretol is used to treat BiPolar
in some cases, but, I have found virtually nothing in any of the news
groups from actual individuals using Tegretol for BiPolar. I would
like to know if any of you out there are using it and maybe hear some
of the pros and cons or any other comments about this medication. I
am extremely skeptical about taking any new drugs. I have not started
the Tegretol yet and I will not until I learn some more about it.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Any medications that are
working for others out there would be of interest, too. I obviously
realize that no one medication is going to be right to treat everyone
:) But, other treatments are always interesting and may be helpful.
Thanks,
John T
doctor. My previous doctor, of about 3 years, left the GP part of the
health system to do specialty bone work and no longer sees general
patients.
I was diagnosed as BiPolar in 1994, (and there's more to that story..
as I think there always is) My previous doctor wasn't truly treating
my BiPolar disorder with any particular medications, for BiPolar
disorder, as far as I could tell. I was, and am still taking Xanax,
..25mg, 3 times a day or as needed (Normally 2 - 3 a day is what I
take.) I am also taking Klonopin, but, a much lower dose than my
prior doctor originally prescribed for me and with his ok. I take
..5mg before going to bed and it does, normally, help me sleep a little
longer and possibly better. I have learned to deal with my Panic,
BiPolar and Obsessive tendencies over the years. I am sure I could
be better, but, I know I was much, much worse back in 1994 and I sure
don't want to go back there!
At my first appointment with the new doctor, he spent about 1/2 hour
with me, just basically discussing the BiPolar matter and decided I
should stay with the meds I was currently taking, but, also added
200mg of Carbamazepine or Tegretol to my medications. I have been
checking the web and have found that Tegretol is used to treat BiPolar
in some cases, but, I have found virtually nothing in any of the news
groups from actual individuals using Tegretol for BiPolar. I would
like to know if any of you out there are using it and maybe hear some
of the pros and cons or any other comments about this medication. I
am extremely skeptical about taking any new drugs. I have not started
the Tegretol yet and I will not until I learn some more about it.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Any medications that are
working for others out there would be of interest, too. I obviously
realize that no one medication is going to be right to treat everyone
:) But, other treatments are always interesting and may be helpful.
Thanks,
John T