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Posted by psychosage on May 24, 2006, at 15:01:39
I am wondering if Lamictal works for mania or mixed mood symptoms whatsoever. I brought up Depakote ER to my pdoc today and was flatly denied. I am still just starting Lamictal was the rationale. Maybe I am asking for too much as far as side effects in Depakote, but I am worried about breakthrough manic symptoms as they relate to my recovery in general and from substances. I also have other compulsive behaviors, and I thought Depakote was better with that than Lamictal.
Posted by heaven help me on May 24, 2006, at 15:22:44
In reply to Lamictal: Does it calm mania/mixed moods at all?, posted by psychosage on May 24, 2006, at 15:01:39
My Dr. said that Lamictal is a mood stabilizer with antidepressant properties. I find myself, on it, much more stabilized (vs. mixed, where I was). However, I have never been on Lamictal alone. It has always been in conjunction with an anti-psychotic (Geodon right now) and sometimes with an AD as well. I'm diagnosed BP2.
hope this helps a little
blessings
Mary
Posted by bipolarspectrum on May 24, 2006, at 15:23:23
In reply to Lamictal: Does it calm mania/mixed moods at all?, posted by psychosage on May 24, 2006, at 15:01:39
Hi,
I understand lamictal tends to be more successful with depressive symptoms... im currently taking depakote and i find it helpful for the mixed states i experience... lamictal has relateively few side effects, whereas depakote has many... personally, lamictal made my manic whereas depakote is calming... but of course, everyone is different...
I, too, have compulsions... compulsions are interesting in that they mabye related to mixed manias or stand alone by themselves... i think ull find that with treatment for ur mentall illness you'll be able to distinguish whether ur compulsions are dependent/independent of your mood... anywayz, good luck and dont worry.. if lamictal doesnt work out, depakote is a fine option...
bps> I am wondering if Lamictal works for mania or mixed mood symptoms whatsoever. I brought up Depakote ER to my pdoc today and was flatly denied. I am still just starting Lamictal was the rationale. Maybe I am asking for too much as far as side effects in Depakote, but I am worried about breakthrough manic symptoms as they relate to my recovery in general and from substances. I also have other compulsive behaviors, and I thought Depakote was better with that than Lamictal.
Posted by Phillipa on May 24, 2006, at 20:22:32
In reply to Re: Lamictal: Does it calm mania/mixed moods at all?, posted by bipolarspectrum on May 24, 2006, at 15:23:23
My pdoc prescribed lamictal yesterday does it help with anxiety? Love Phillipa ps no mania
Posted by bipolarspectrum on May 24, 2006, at 21:15:23
In reply to Re: Lamictal: Does it calm mania/mixed moods at all? » bipolarspectrum, posted by Phillipa on May 24, 2006, at 20:22:32
Hi,
TO be honest,I dont believe lamictal helps much with pure anxiety... but the question is whether u experience pure anxiety or is it a manifestation of a more general mental illness, like bipolar disorder... the thinking amongst many of the canadian elite pdocs is that any agitated depressions, mixed manias, etc. should all be seen as bipolar spectrum illnesses and be treated with mood stabilizers.. and since lamictal can act as a mood stabilizer, it just may help ur anxiety in a round about way... good luck!
bps> My pdoc prescribed lamictal yesterday does it help with anxiety? Love Phillipa ps no mania
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