Posted by polarbear206 on February 19, 2004, at 7:51:22
In reply to Re: my thoughts as a bipolar, posted by Tony P on February 19, 2004, at 3:58:47
> My pdoc is sold on Lamictal as a combined stabilizer and anti-depressant for both BP1 and 2, less intrusive side-effects and easier to manage the dose than lithium. You also might be able to eliminate or reduce the dose of Lexapro or Wellbutrin because of the A/D effect. I am not yet completely stabilized on Lamictal, but life is MUCH better than it was 2 months ago. Worth asking about.
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> jdgjdg>>Hello...I'm new to this and found this thread by searching "bipolar". I was recently diagnosed with bipolar after what seems like a life time of denial. My doctor mentioned Lithium in addition to Wellbutrin. I am currently taking Lexapro for OCD as well. I know the Lexapro did not cause the bipolar because I can trace symptoms back many, many years. I actually had a pretty good stint of almost 2 years mania free. This has unfortunately come to an end. Anyway...what I was getting at. I'm nervous about taking such a heavy duty drug such as lithium. I could barely tolerate Zoloft and my doctor switched me to Lexapro which gives me no problems. Unfortunately, the Lex does nothing for the depression or manic episodes. Thank goodness it helps the OCD. Can anyone think of topics and concerns I should present to my psychiatrist? I will also be seeing a therapist twice weekly. I am blessed to have a great Psychiatrist who actually listens to me. I think he will be receptive to any of my concerns. I just know nothing about the drugs to treat bipolar. Thanks...jdgjdg
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Tony,I take lamictal and effexor for bipolar 2 and having great results. Since going up to 200mg, I've been able to cut back on the AD. I was still having mixed states til I went up to 200 and cut back on the AD. I'm going to push up to 250, then 300mg. I'd like to take the lowest dose possible of effexor (150mg at present) since I'm having good AD effects on lamictal and moods are more even. How much lamictal are you on at present and your AD?
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