Posted by JahL on March 8, 2001, at 17:33:23
In reply to lamictal and rapid cyclers, posted by judy1 on March 8, 2001, at 11:47:07
> For bipolar patients out there- I met with the STEP-BD group at UCSD and they felt I wasn't on enough lamictal when I got manic (I was only on 125mg I think). They have had tremendous success with rapid cyclers in the 200-400mg/day range and expect it to be approved for treatment of bipolar very soon. So I am back on it. Basically they said if you don't develop a rash immediately (an allergic rx) then the chances are slim that a dangerous rash will develop- they sometimes see minor ones when there is a large dose increase. Anyway they are not messing with my klonopin, risperdal and xanax- just increasing lamictal right now. Take care all- judy
Hi.
Sounds like you're in good hands!
Just wondering...how do yr new pdocs intend staving off another manic attack? Is this the job of the Risperdal? I ask because Lamactil is making me hypomanic even @ 25mg. It feels like a v. activating drug.Thanx,
Jah.
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