Does anyone have experience with Topomax? I heard it generally is not so great as a mood stabilizer (though it does help one friend of mine). It also helps people lose weight (true for 2 of my friends) & I am ALL for THAT! LOL A couple friends even told me it helps for migraines and nerve pain. Wow, sounds like a wonder... Read more
Just a quick note to update everyone. I have plateaued in my progress for several months, so we tried to increase my Lamictal from 200mg to 300mg 2 months ago (since Lamictal has seemed to be the best med for me) & my condition actually got worse - I had a mild manic episode (I have heard this can happen with Lamictal). Back... Read more
http://www.crazymeds.us/ LOVE this web site. Very comprehensive info, and the guy is quite funny, too - he, himself, has Bipolar. Sharon
http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/category/bipolar-disorder-medication/ 1st and 3rd posts are especially interesting. I had suspected there may be a connection with the 2 cortizone shots I received in Dec 2002 (and my depression worsened to the point of needing medication, by March 2003). The post on Lamictal is very hopeful for me, since I, too... Read more
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/medicatedchild/ The Medicated Child on PBS. You can watch the whole show on the internet. Pretty thought-provoking. The Facts: Bill Clinton passed a law in the 1990's that requires makers of anti-depressants to run clinical trials that show they help children before they can be prescribed to... Read more
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My wife is wery depreset and she is in bed for 3 weeks and dont eat and drink ...... What can i do .
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