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Can Lamotrigine Be Taken For Bipolar Disorder?

Posted on Tue, 20 Dec 2016

Question: I was just diagnosed as bipolar. I am 62. Real hard to understand. He said instead of highs and lows I have lows and anger. So what will Lamontrigine do for me? And is it going to help the severe depression I feel?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Bipolar disorder includes distinct periods of depression and elevated OR irritable/angry mood. Lamotrigine is FDA approved to treat bipolar disorder, and has been proven to help with angry episodes as well as help with depressive episodes. In your case, I would expect your depression to improve with this medication.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

I do not understand. What I know of biolar are highs and lows. The meds bring them to a level in between. So what is my in between?
I have never been this depressed and angry. This has been building for 20 years since I was hurt on the job. Is this really going to help?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Your in-between is feeling neither depressed nor angry, but like your normal self. Yes, I have confidence this or another medication like it will help you significantly.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (12 hours later)

What about the severe headaches I wake up with. Nothing helps them. Is this part of the bipolar?
Right now I have you for two more days. How is the cost of talking you through the other access handled?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Headaches are not a part of bipolar disorder. I would encourage neurology consultation to assess the cause of and potential treatment for headaches.

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