Posted by KrissyP on March 8, 2003, at 14:28:15
In reply to Re: Some thoughts... » KrissyP, posted by Maximus on March 8, 2003, at 12:55:19
Thanks Max-Yeah, I think my psychiatrist is a bit "not knowledgeable" on psych meds-yet she IS a psychistrist-go figure. BUT she has suggested another mood stabilizer like you do here-like Lithium. I CANNOT take that or Depakote-so I'm left to see if the Lamictal does it-like it did last year. We'll see:-)
I gotta check out this slide show-I'm in the middle of Finals but I'm going to make some time today to check this out
Thanks again for your kindness:-)
Take Care,
Kristen
------------------------------------------------- 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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