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mania triggered by Trileptal

Posted by repop on February 8, 2006, at 9:27:52

I'm bipolar II with depression as my main symptom. My pdoc has prescibed Lamictal which caused hypomania and now Trileptal, which after two days of working is now switching to hypomania also. Is this the case for some people and what should I do? A regular antdepressant really causes hypomania.
Sincerely
Reed

 

Re: mania triggered by Trileptal

Posted by bennyj on February 8, 2006, at 12:12:02

In reply to mania triggered by Trileptal, posted by repop on February 8, 2006, at 9:27:52

The same thing happens to me (also bpII)...bad increase in hypomania with lamictal. What 'regular' ad's have you tried? You might try adding something to dip the hypomania some...small dose zyprexa or a benzo. I currently take nardil, its not as activating for me as other ad's. You could also toy with the dose of your trileptal or lamictal...i find taking lamictal every other day more tolerable.

> I'm bipolar II with depression as my main symptom. My pdoc has prescibed Lamictal which caused hypomania and now Trileptal, which after two days of working is now switching to hypomania also. Is this the case for some people and what should I do? A regular antdepressant really causes hypomania.
> Sincerely
> Reed

 

Re: mania triggered by Trileptal

Posted by bipolarspectrum on February 8, 2006, at 14:10:47

In reply to Re: mania triggered by Trileptal, posted by bennyj on February 8, 2006, at 12:12:02

Hey,
I'm also BP II and spend most of my time in depression.. lamictal sent me hypomanic as well... thats weird that trileptal would because i dontt think it has significant antidepressant qualities... i would recommend an atypical antipsychotic and some lithium.... I'm currently on seroquel 600 and lithium 900 mgs and its the best ive ever felt since the illness began... the atypicals control mania very well while the lithium is good for depression and controllin mania as well...good luck
bps

 

Re: mania triggered by Trileptal

Posted by repop on February 8, 2006, at 15:28:15

In reply to Re: mania triggered by Trileptal, posted by bipolarspectrum on February 8, 2006, at 14:10:47

I've tried prozac and wellbutrin. I like the wellbutrin, but it tends to make me irritable and agitated. I also use .50 xanax at night for sleep or during periods of stress. Some people hae infered that xanax can cause bp2..not sure about that. Thanks for the advice.
Reed

 

Re: mania triggered by Trileptal

Posted by Phillipa on February 8, 2006, at 21:06:17

In reply to Re: mania triggered by Trileptal, posted by repop on February 8, 2006, at 15:28:15

I thought both lamictal and trileptal were considered mood stabalizers and used in bipolar disorders. Fondly, Phillipa


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