Posted by Chairman_MAO on May 30, 2004, at 22:47:12
In reply to BIPOLAR QUESTION, posted by blever on May 30, 2004, at 22:03:58
First off, if you are cycling like this, your life is probably not too manageable, and thus you'd benefit from mood stabilization. That said, Lamictal is nothing like Depakote except that it's a Na+ blocker. I've taken Depakote, and know what you mean--except it landed me in the ER close to death (rare reaction)!
Lamictal is nothing like Depakote. I suggest you try it out; your psyche deserves the chance. Lamictal users describe it as activating, sometimes mood-brightening, and certainly not "zombifying". Try it on for size. After all, you can always stop taking it!
Best of luck.
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