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sarahtroy Posts: 12223
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As I understand it, each medication effects certain neurotransmitters in the brain. One medication addresses neurotransmitters in one area, and a second medication is added to address neurotransmitters in other areas, and so on. I'm sure this is grossly oversimplified, but you get the idea. It translates into each medication addressing certain symptoms. Once a patient has achieved stability, it is common for their pdoc to attempt to reduce or eliminate medications to determine the least amount of medication a patient needs to maintain stability. This is to ensure the patient is not on much medication or unnecessary medication and is considered good practice. Post edited by: sarahtroy, at: 05/23/2011 08:16 AM Bipolar II, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia & PTSD; Alcoholic in recovery since 3/21/07.
Aplenzin 522mg; Pristiq 200mg; Lamictal 400mg; Geodon 160mg; Ativan 1mg TID; Deplin 15mg; Xanax PRN; Metoprol 100mg.
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