Ok so now I'm a bit confused....
My previous doctor believed that I had Bi-Polar Disorder and put me on oxcarbazepine & clonazepam.. This combination worked ok at its dosage: 300mg twice per day (oxcarbazepine) and clonazepam.. as needed. Well, I began going to a new doctor closer to the house, after the first appointment they told me to just stop taking the previous medicine and start taking Lexapro. This made me a bit nervous because with any medication its probably not a good idea just to stop taking it. Also, they believe that I have an unspecific anxiety disorder and not bi-polar.
This is the confusing part. I exhibit most of the classic symptoms of mania not depression: Irritability, Talkativeness, Racing Thoughts, Distractibility and this is on a continuous basis and is not something that comes and goes which actually could be Adult ADHD. *I was diagnosed with add when I was kid*
Well I decided to wean myself off my previous meds which led to immediate increase in irritability. I began taking 10mg daily Lexapro. Within the first 4 days I had to stop taking it due to extreme agitation and uncomfortableness. I felt like I was off the wall, angery and non-stop... Needless to say I stopped taking the medication and after a few days felt a bit more stable. I discussed this with my doctor and he suggested I try Lexapro again in a smaller dose with the clonazepam to help with the adverse effects...
Now, I've read that giving someone that has hypomanic tendencies, Lexapro increases the chances of a manic episode and is counterproductive. I've discussed this with the doctor but he still thinks I should take the Lexapro..
I have no idea what I should do.. He's a doctor, but I think he is wrong on this one.. I know my body and I don’t think his diagnosis is right especially when my symptoms are almost textbook. I’m at a loss.. Could he be right? Anxiety disorder and not Bi-Polar Mania or even Adult ADD? There is also documentation that shows correlation between a vitamin B12 deficiency and mood disorders which is another possiblity I am exploring.
What should I do?
