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.

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Mania on Lamictal

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I've been on 200 mg of Lamictal for the past year, steady all the way. Now I'm sensing a manic episode coming on. Is this normal, i.e. mania while currently taking Lamictal? Thanks.
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I am in your same boat. As far as what I have learned, I need to be on Lithum to cure the manic parts. Lamictal helps with the everyday changes in moods and some depression. and that is all.
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Amazing how our brain chemistry can change from time to time. I was on 200mg. of Lamictal for years. Just recently went up to 300mg. and now taking 600mg. of Lithium.
Definitely talk to Pdoc about med adjustment. :)
starfish
starfish
All meds can be that way, concerning bipolar disorder.

They do not stop all episodes completely (thank God, or we would probably all be walking around drooling) but they do make them less frequent and generally less severe.

And the risk of suicide is dramatically reduced.
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My doctor put me on Lamictal for the depression, but also gave me Abilify for the manic part. Maybe you could talk to him about an anti-psychotic med to help with mania.
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I also take Lamictal ( for bp 1) and every once in a while I get manic and I don't sleep for a few days then crash into depression. I tried Lithium, but gained 60 plus lbs, not something I cared to deal with. So I got switched to Abilify instead, it works wel without all the nasty side effects.
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