Posted by Maximus on March 8, 2003, at 12:55:19
In reply to Re: Some thoughts... » Maximus, posted by KrissyP on March 8, 2003, at 12:16:41
>I think, like I've said, I am going to give, ESPECIALLY the Lamictal a chance-it IS for the hypomania?
> I know it has done wonders for me in the past-that's why I went off-simply because I was doing good.Hi again Kristen,
Okayyyyyy, i understand now!!! There is a bug with your pdoc. He is either ignorant (probably) or a bad one. Simply incredible and pathetic :-( Lamictal is an agent used in the treatment of the bipolar "depression" only, particularly in the rapid cycles of the bipolar "depression". Did i mention mania or hypomania??? He can not by itself keep at bay a manic/hypomanic episode. It is a well know fact and very well documented. Thus the need for another mood stabilizer (Lithium and/or Depakote) which will prevent mania/hypomania.
Take a look at Maintenance and Treatment of Bipolar Disorders, here:
http://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/grounds/030303/I suggest you take a look at the "slide show" only. It is extremely well done.
Good luck!
Max.
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