Has anyone tried Lamectal as mood stabilizer? - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

errigal_lass · 08-23-2003, 10:08 AM

I was diagnosed BP in '91, have severe PMS, and now going through menopause. I was off meds for a year and then hit the bottom. I am starting back on Wellbutrin and the psychiatrist has mentioned adding Lamectal as a mood stabilzer. I am having a difficult time with all of this, but am glad to be back on meds. Thanks for any input.

jgurl1976 · 08-24-2003, 11:21 AM

I take welbutrin and klonopin. My dr is thinking of ading lamitical also. Ive heard good things about it. Best of luck
Jen

whiskey · 08-24-2003, 05:33 PM

I took lamitcal for a few months and I loved it I even stopped eating my finger nails but my problem was the cost of the med I just could'nt afford it so I asked to be put on something else.

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whiskey

bip69 · 08-24-2003, 09:39 PM

Been on as much as 600Mg a day. Just got off the drug totally. It works very well, especially during the day, at least for me it did.

I have been too high over the past 6 months, so I pulled myself off of it. I think 200 is the pretty standard dosage.

Best of Luck!

CoolBlewEyz · 08-25-2003, 09:53 PM

I take 200 mgs of Lamictal as part of my med regime. I am a Bipolar I, and typical antidepressants send me into mania. That became a problem until my Doctor tried Lamicital. At that time, it was being used off-label for BP depression, as it was only approved by the FDA for use as an anti seizure medication. Now, the FDA has approved it for the use in Bipolar depression. It also seems that less it better with Lamictal. I used to take up to 600 mgs years ago, and now 200 mgs is the suggested dosage for maximum performance. It worked with me very well, and I have been on this dose for about 2 years. I have a couple of very good websites on this if anyone would want them, you can e-mail me.

Fawn