Posted by curtm on April 27, 2006, at 9:03:57
In reply to Just diagnosed bipolar....meds ?, posted by fiftylager on April 26, 2006, at 21:33:02
Hi- I'm always excited to meet new people. I am also bipolar. I take Lamictal and it works well for me. I tapered up over a few months to the max. dose 400mg, but it still felt like I could be a little better. I would be very careful taking anything else that is supposed to treat one OR the other mood (mania OR depression). I just had a major manic episode when we added an anti-depressant to it. If you don't want to takenti-psychotics, then don't. I'm sure there are plenty of ther options. you may have to try a few different ones to get there, so be patient. In the meantime, try to do some activities that are not so stimulating. I like flying a kite with my young boys. Good luck to you.
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