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What is a good alternative for lamictal? I received info from FDA saying it was?
- Posted:
- 13 Aug 2010 by maso4169
- Topics:
- lamictal, bipolar disorder
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dmfdjttor5714 Aug 2010
Hi Maso, saw your own answer to your own question, had to read twice to see that you were actually asking a question. Anyway, besides the tegretal, lithium, halcion, benztropine, all of which have been around for awhile, there are some new mood altering drugs in the anti-depressant category that are helpful for bipolar symptomology. Since you do all your own research, I'm simply going to tell you that they are out there and depending on how extreme symptoms are, it is unknown whether these new drugs would be helpful for bipolar symptoms, it would all depend on the person taking them. I would imagine going from something like seroquel to an anti-depressant might be a stretch, but who knows, i've definitely seen some of the newer drugs advertised as being helpful for bipolar condition. BTW, i know Jimi's brother Leon, I won't say any more than that, but he could find his way to this site someday, you never know. I got the same msg. you did from FDA, good to know these things, isn't it? Have a great weekend. Dede
maso4169
14 Aug 2010
Thank you for your concern and for caring enough to answer , this speaks very highly of you and I value it very much.
You are right I never ask, but we all need help once in a while, I take atypical antispychotics, seroquel and abilify, aslo klonopin (benzo as you know) depakene , topamax, etc.
But my comment is to thank you ... I want to be your friend... may I?
dmfdjttor57
14 Aug 2010
Of course, i would be honored to consider you my friend. Dede
maso4169
23 Jun 2011
Hello,
When I received this information, I spoke to my Dr. and he told me it was dangerous for people who were just starting this medication , but for people who have been on it for a while it was ok.
I continued my treatment with Lamictal without a problem.-
Take care,
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I TAKE LAMICTAL AND YES THERE ARE MANY SIDE EFFECTS BUT AN ALTERNATIVE OF LITHIUM IS PROBABLY WORSE DEPAKOTE WAS AWFUL FOR ME SO I FIND LAMICTAL THE BEST SO FAR AND I HAVE TRIED ALOT
Received an email from the FDA stating that Lamictal could cause a type of meningitis – aseptic meningitis. Inflamation of the protective membranes in the brain and spinal cord.-
Alternatives:
atypical antipsychotic I take seroquel
carbamazepine tegretol
oxcarbazepine trileptal
can not take lithium.-
Here I am answering my own question!!! I guessed I am use to helping, got to help my self... ALL INPUT IS VALUABLE BY THE MEMBERS OUR COMMUNITY.-
THANK YOU.-
maso, My friend, you are so helpfull that ye answered your own question!
Too funny! Guess it just shows how helpfull you are!
sweetlemon
I am crazy, and you are awesome.-
Answer: depakene 250mg!!!
maso, I dig your sense of humor my chilean man-friend!
Jimi Hendrix used that word a lot... I dig yours too mate..cheers!
Maso, Of course, you and sweetlemon had me laughing! I am glad you just answered your own question, but do be careful huh? keep me posted and ask away anytime! Fall Queen
You just put a smile on my face... thank you fallqueen.
Andres
I just got put on Lamictial, 5 weeks ago, 2 weeks at 50 mg and 3 wks at 100 mg. I f there is an alternative (other than depakote-not tolerable) let me know. All I have done since being put on lamictial is cry, no reason needed, just cry.Tige
Will do, maybe lithium, consult with your doctor for alternative mood satablizers, I will also look.OK=
Just told maso I have a script for risperodone for a mood stabilizer and after reading the side effects was thinking about calling the Dr and suggesting lamictal but after seeing this it seems the risperodone would be a better medicine. I will be on the .50 once a day. What is your opinion?