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Re: bipolar meds.

Posted by HappyGirl on December 24, 2003, at 0:01:07

In reply to bipolar meds., posted by bubba bill on December 23, 2003, at 10:17:25

Hi:
>> depakote er -
lithium <<<
Both med., above are 'mood-stabilizer,' although Depakote is primarily for 'epilepsy,' but works well for Bipolar, espeically as for the first line of mood-stabilizer at the start of dx.
>>> topamax <<<
I know this med., but never experienced on it, personally. However, Topamax is more likely as 'add-on' mood-stabiliver, ... augumentation to other meds. Topamax also has a reputation of causing 'cognitive problem,' like forgetful on words, even the sentence you just uttered, but this seems individual variation, some happy on this, but not everyone.
>>> risperdal<<<
This is an atypical anti-psychomed. that suppresses and control manic side of Bipolar. Similar to Zyprexa and it's one of potent meds.
>>> lamictal<<<
This med. works for both, ... mood-stabilizer and anti-dep., but most of Bp find Lamical to be more helpful to depressive side of Bipolar, rather than mood-stabilizer. Actually, for Bipolar, Lamical is using for 'Anti-depressant,' because its good property of anti-dep., particualy for the severe form of depressive side of Bipolar.
It's hard to say whether this med. combo. is good, because all depends on the severity/degree of Bipolarity. However, by judging from one of med. Risperdal, it sounds to me like this combo. is some severe form of Bipolar, like Bipolar I or Bipolar II with rapid cycler.
H.G.


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