mu pdoc says i am BP 2--i dont agree with her...i dont experience mana or hypermania..even if she is right, my question is about Lexapro--the only antidepressant thats worked n the past has been effexor xr 225, but it skyrockets my blood pressure

i am currently taking wellbutrin sr 150, and know at higher doses can bring on mania--however, i am still in this depression after coming off effexor in early july

lexapron is probably one med i have never tried in 20 yrs--i listed my meds below--there also is an apparent side effect between wellbutrin at higher dosages and the seroquel i take

considering asking dr. for lexapro? thought suggestions

thanks Lew


45 yr old-male
Diagnosis: Bi-Polar

Depakote ER 500am-1000pm (7-08)
Seroquel 100am-200pm

Wellbutrin 150 (2006)
Klonopin 1mg-am-2mg-pm


Lew

Past Meds
Effexor XR 225am (7-08)-discontinue-causing extreme high BP
Zoloft, Paxil (terrible), Lithium, Strattera

First, sorry you hadn't rec'd a reply earlier, but here's my take.........

#1.) Yes, I'd suggest Lexapro.

#2.) Lexapro & Wellbutrin are used in combination often, but more often one or the other. I have never taken Wellbutrin, but my brother went from Lexapro to Wellbutrin & seems to be doing well. (never got a straight story out of him as to why he quit Lex)

#3.) Seroquel *AND* Klonopin must give you some pretty good sleep?? Klonopin knocks me out and I can't take it at all, but I only take benzos if I'm in an episode which I haven't had in about a year.
I also use Seroquel only when in an episode and only at night to get to sleep. Works great for sleep & may help me otherwise, too, but I discontinue use when I'm feeling better, so can't speak of long-term use.

#4.) STICK TO YOUR OWN DIAGNOSIS ABOUT THE BP STUFF!!! My pdoc tried to pigeon hole me into that and I battled back using logic and reason, for which he had no defense. I can get up and I can get down, but I am definitely not bipolar and I don't need some pdoc who's being spoon fed too much medical media bias to convince that I am, just to fit his desire to label me.

Lastly, it might be a good idea to either consolidate some of your medication (thus my inquiry about Klonopin *and* Seroquel) thru your current doc or perhaps even seek a 2nd opinion. ???

Just my 2 cents!