Posted by Maxime on January 30, 2005, at 19:52:16
In reply to Re: Trileptel success stories? » Maxime, posted by tensor on January 30, 2005, at 6:01:26
Yes, mood swing and hypomania need to be present to have the dx of bipolar.
So in your case, I think you should try the lamictal or try lithium which is good for boosting ADs and reducing depression.
Maxime
> Hi Maxime
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> > It is the same as Tegretol but has an oxygen atom attached to it's chemical makeup. This atom is what makes it have less side effects than Tegretol and have no contraindications with other meds.
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> > If you looking for something that is going to help your depression more than mood swings, lamictal is the one that most people would try first. In my case Lamictal made me more depressed and gave me brain fog.
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> I believe trileptal is more effective against the manic side while lamictal is better when depression is the dominant symptom. However, trileptal seems to have less side effects.
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> > Are you bipolar type 2?
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> I've never had hypo-mania, is that 'needed' for BPII? I do have recurring unipolar depression.
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> /Mattias
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