Nurse called and gave me some preliminary information, will have full report Friday.
I can't quote, specifics but here is the little bit I took (poor) notes about during quick phone call.
1--Something about COMT gene, more than one issue, associated with attention, mood, anxiety, etc.
2--Something else about sensitivity to SSRI drugs--"intermediate" metabolizer, quick google search reveals this is not worst case scenario, but not best, either.
3--Non-stimulant meds for ADHD recommended, non SSRI/SNRI for mood stuff.
Ready for this, BSM? Psychiatrist is recommending Abilify, because it stabilizes mood and has antidepressant qualities. I've asked question, why Abilify instead of Lamictal (just because, am nervous about it), but haven't heard answer yet.
Psych recommends staying on current stimulant for now, but may change to Wellbutrin later (not stimulant but acts on dopamine. Somehow).
I asked nurse if there was anything about the MTHFR gene and she said not in his notes, which probably means that is not an issue, or he'd have prescribed Deplin.
Anyhow, will update more as this unfolds...
