Posted by SLS on August 16, 2013, at 16:08:43
In reply to Re: replacements for amphetamine » SLS, posted by alchemy on August 14, 2013, at 10:34:05
> > Unfortunately, lamotrigine usually doesn't work to control mania or reduce rapid cycling. It has shown more efficacy in treating bipolar depression. Some people feel that lamotrigine reduces their anxiety and hyperarousal, though.
> >
> > - Scott
>
> Scott,
> I thought lamictal was the gold standard for rapid cycling? Although rapid cycling is pretty treatment resistant (as i know).
>I just read a report from the NIMH, NIH. Lamictal is ineffective for rapid cycling. This represents a reversal of opinion for them.
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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