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AnnieUnix · 07-01-2007, 04:20 PM

Help! I'm recovering from breast cancer and my oncologist wants me to take Taxol for five years. This is standard cancer treatment for my diagnosis. He says that it 'might' have an impact on my bipolar meds - mood swings! My meds are 900mg Trileptol, 60mg Strattera, and 60mg Cymbalta a day (I know, this is an odd mix but it works for me). I don't ever, ever want to risk another bi-phase, especially as I am also a recovering alcoholic (10 years). Does anyone have any insight into the effects on Taxol on bipolar people?

07-01-2007, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
AnnieUnix Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 32	BiPolar II and Taxol (used to treat cancer) Help! I'm recovering from breast cancer and my oncologist wants me to take Taxol for five years. This is standard cancer treatment for my diagnosis. He says that it 'might' have an impact on my bipolar meds - mood swings! My meds are 900mg Trileptol, 60mg Strattera, and 60mg Cymbalta a day (I know, this is an odd mix but it works for me). I don't ever, ever want to risk another bi-phase, especially as I am also a recovering alcoholic (10 years). Does anyone have any insight into the effects on Taxol on bipolar people?