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.
Hi
I was just wondering if anyone has negative effects of drinking alcohol with lamactil? Or any effects whatsoever?
Thanks,
Sassy
I was just wondering if anyone has negative effects of drinking alcohol with lamactil? Or any effects whatsoever?
Thanks,
Sassy
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In my opinion I would not drink at all. Bipolar is greatly aggravated by mind altering drugs (which alcohol is one). Alcohol greatly aggravates depression the day or days after you drink. Lamictal is most effective when used for the depressive component of bipolar. So why would you want to drink on that? You may really upset the natural depressive moods you have.
Merrymay. No one has ever ever told me that. Now I understand. I have a glass of wine or two every night w dinner. Ive been on lamactil for about three months now. But today I'm feeling depressed. And I've been told not to drink by my pdoc. But I guess ice never connected the dots. So many many thanks to u!!
Alcohol is a mood amplifier.