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It is a mood stabilizer. I have been taking it for about 3 years and it does the job well for me. I have had bad reactions with a lot of meds and this really seems to do the trick. I also take welbutrin and klonopin. Not high doeses in either of them though.
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What does BCIS stand for?
Bipolar Casting (for) International Stupidity (or students)
What is the origin of the word bipolar?
"Bipolar" comes from the roots "bi," meaning "two," and "polar," meaning "poles," therefore "two poles," which refers to the two extremes of emotion, mania and depression.
What are words that begin with bi and mean 2?
Bicycle, Bilingual, Binoculars, Bifocal, Biped
Which is correct help in or help with?
I don't know what context it's in but I assume help with would be correct. What's the context? Maybe then it will be easier to decide out of Help In or Help With? :) !
What does loggerhea mean?
Excessive talking or talkativeness or wordiness that is characteristic especially of the manic phase of bipolar disorder
What Appetite suppressants can be taken by bipolar patients?
They are usually some form of upper and I would think that would not help a bipolar person stay on task. Plus, it might interfere with the meds needed to help the bipolar condition.
What is lamictin drug?
Lamictal or lamotrigine is used as an anti-convulsant in cases of epilepsy, and also in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Lamictal is the commercial name for the drug Lamotrigine. It is used in the treatment of epilepsy and bi-polar disorder.
Will focus factor help bipolar?
will focus factor help with bipolar
How to Manage Your Bipolar ?
Those suffering from bipolar disorder may require medicinal treatment. One such treatment option is Lamictal (lamotrigine), a well-known antipsychotic. Once used to treat certain types of seizures, Lamictal had been found to treat mood disorders, including bipolar disorder. It works to lengthen the time between extreme highs and lows that a bipolar individual can experience.
Does lamictal contain opiates?
No. Lamictal (and I'm using a quote from healthline.com) "is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. Lamotrigine (aka Lamictal) is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Lamotrigine is also used to delay mood episodes in adults with bipolar disorder." Opiates strictly deal with nerves, and are not meant to treat seizures or bipolar disorder.
Is chewable lamotrigine the same as tablets?
this the lamotrigine and the lamictal the same
Can you take another medicine for bipolar instead of seroquel?
There is an algorithm that your doctor probably follows. Everyone fills in a different drug-profile. But, yes there is other medications for Bipolar disorder. The benefit of quetiapine (seroquel) is that can be prescribed for lows and ups (depression and mania) in bipolar disorder. Other drugs are lamotrigine (lamictal), lithium, aripiprazole, risperidone, carbamazepine, olanzapine, clozapine, ziprasidone, fluoxetine combined with olanzapine (symbyax, specially for bipolar depression).
Patient is on Prozac lamictal topomax could zoloft be givin with theses medications to help with bipolar depression?
No. Zoloft is in the same class of anti-depressants as Prozac and would not be helpful. Depressive episodes of bipolar disorder are treated differently than major depression. Prozac and Topamax may/may not be helping the situation. Lamictal is considered first line for depressive symptoms of bipolar I disorder. If Lamictal (lamotrigine) is not helpful for controlling depressive symptoms, usually an atypical antipsychotic is added, such as quetiapine (Seroquel). The term "bipolar depression" is fairly general and is important to a response about treatment. Treatment for depressive episodes of bipolar depression differ from treatment of manic episodes. I would recommend that you look at the Texas Implementation of Medication Algorithms for Bipolar I Disorder in order to tailor therapy for your patient's symptoms. You can access the TIMA Guidelines via medscape: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/524957_print or google it to find the original page.
Is lamotrigine an maio?
no
Any foods that help being bipolar?
There is no specific bipolar diet. Nevertheless, it is important to make wise dietary choices that will help you maintain a healthy weight and stay well.Check out http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/bipolar-diet-foods-to-avoid for more information.
What are some differences between bipolar disorder and mania?
Hello, I see you are asking "What are the treatments for bipolar disorder (mania)?" You'll typically need mood-stabilizing medication to control manic or hypomanic episodes. Examples of mood stabilizers include lithium (Lithobid), valproic acid (Depakene), divalproex sodium (Depakote), carbamazepine (Tegretol, Equetro, others), and lamotrigine (Lamictal). For more information, you can visit this URL - mentalhealthhelpcenter. com/condition/bipolar-disorder-%28mania%29/c/8404
Can someone with a mental condition such as bipolar take care of someone who needs care?
Sure, what would make you think they can't? Bipolar is not infectious. Admittedly the bipolar person should be stable to best care for another, but even if not entirely stable they can help. I have bipolar myself and helped care for my mother for about a year and a half as she recovered from cellulitis in her legs.
