Posted by SLS on September 15, 2006, at 13:56:23
In reply to Re: Trileptal for BP II? Effective??, posted by Millies on September 15, 2006, at 13:22:31
> > How has everyones experience been with Trileptal and its overall effectiveness in treating their Bipolar II?
> > Does it even offer any Antidepressant type of benefits? Did it prove helpful in controling irritabilty? Has it kept your moods leveled?
> > Not alot of information out there. Hear conflicitng reports with Trilpetal. Anyone on Trileptal as a monotherapy as well?
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> I was hoping at least one person would respond to my previous post. Just looking for experiences on Trileptal for BP.Sorry for not replying.
I did try Trileptal, but I don't have bipolar II.
I am stuck in the depressive phase of a bipolar III.
My experience with Trileptal is that it did help just a bit with mental energy. I found that helpful. It was a clean drug in terms of cognitive side effects. It didn't produce the sedation and cognitive dulling that Tegretol is known for. It did produce dry skin on the palms of my hands, though. I would go ahead and try it if your moods are variable, if you are prone to impulsive behavior or acts of aggression, possibly irritability, and perhaps rapid cycling. I would say that it has the potential to exert antidepressant effects, but not as much as Lamictal among the anticonvulsant mood stabilizers.
Have you already tried Lamictal? Did it make you more irritable?
- Scott
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