Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

penny59
my pdoc took me off cymbalta to get me on to lamictal.then i got the RASH.and got taken off the lamictal.now i am on nothing.how long before i crash and burn .wtf.i am tired .i just want to feel better .i have been bp for many yrs but only being treated for a short time .how long does it take to find treatment that works.

deleted_user
your doctor should definitely be putting you on something else to stabilize your mood right away. get a second opinion.

deleted_user
yes i have changed meds after the lamictal rash and put on Prozac right away didn't work either and went to Lithium which is great. You should be on something right away as snow said.

deleted_user
I tried Lamictal yoo - I didn't get a rash but it made me very angry. They switched me to Topamax. But I agree - you definately need some kind of mood stabilizer- wtf is your dr doing ??

deleted_user
Sorry I can't give you an answer. I'm on lamictal 400mg. no rash, all it does it put money in pockets of pharmacy. I'm on 60mg of cymbalta, same story as lamictal. I was diagnosed with bp at 42. I'm 51 meds never did work, been on many cocktails. Good Luck in finding something that works. Sorry I'm not positive.
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