Posted by SLS on May 20, 2008, at 14:26:38
In reply to Can even 50mgs gaurd against 'mixed episodes', posted by qbsbrown on May 20, 2008, at 11:18:24
> Antidepressant alone and i get thrown in to mixed moods with severe irratability.
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> I was wondering if lamictal even at 50mgs could gaurd against that, so i can take celexa for OCD and sleep.
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> BrianI wish I had read this post more closely.
Lamictal is a rather poor anti-manic drug. For what you are looking for, Depakote or one of the atypical antipsychotics might be better choices.
Interestingly, Lamictal can help with rapid-cycling, especially when used in combination with lithium.
I would say that you have no need of Lamictal. You might as well not play with this drug if you have a manic reaction to it, which is not unheard of.
- Scott
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