| FAQ/Help |
| Calendar |
| Search |
| Today's Posts |
02-05-2010, 06:43 AM
|
#1 | |||
|
||||
|
Senior Member
|
Weird question...
Was talking w/ someone the other day who knew of someone who suffers w/ bipolar illness. They said they received some benefit from a medication that started with the letter "L" I suggested that perhaps the medication was lamictal. Someone else said Lexipro. Now I'm curious. Is Lexipro commonly prescriped to treat bipolar illness? Anyone taking this with success? I thought that it might be a problem...causing a tendency toward mania. Thank you. |
|||
|
|
02-05-2010, 07:19 AM
|
#2 | |||
|
||||
|
Wisest Elder Ever
|
There is another "L" drug---typically reserved for people who don't respond to others...
Ludiomil http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maprotiline There is another "L" drug not used frequently-- more for mania since it is an antipsychotic: Loxitane http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loxapine Because this one is metabolized to an TCA it sometimes helps people who get manic on typical antidepressants.
__________________
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.-- Galileo Galilei ************************************ . Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017 **************************** These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
|
|||
|
|
| "Thanks for this!" says: | bizi (02-05-2010) |
|
02-05-2010, 10:37 AM
|
#3 | |||
|
||||
|
Wisest Elder Ever
|
I think lamictal is the first line med used as a mood stabiliser now.(I think)
It has antidepressant like qualities as well. I have been on it for years....but I take geodon also to help prevent mania. I can't take regular antidepressants(SSRI'S) they make me manic. But I could take welbutrin in a smaller dose, I am bipolar 1 running on the hypomania side of the spectrum. Bipolar 2 folks run on the depressive side...mixed state do both often frequently....I have only recently (last year) experienced a mixed mood and that was terrible. bizi
__________________
. Hattie the black and white one wrestling with hazel, calico. lost hattie to cancer..... Happiness is a decision.... 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night I will not give up in this weight loss journey, nor this need to be AF. 3-19-13=156, 6-7-13=139, 8-19-13=149, 11-12-13=140, 6-28-14=157, 7-24-14=149, 9-24-14=144, 1-12-15=164, 2-28-15=149, 4-21-15=143, 6-26-15=138.5, 7-22-15=146, 8-24-15=151, 9-15-15=145, 11-1-15=137, 11-29-15=143, 1-4-16=152, 1-26-16=144, 2-24-16=150, 8-15-16=163, 1-4-17=169, 9-20-17=174, 11-17-17=185.6, 3-22-18=167.9, 8-31-18= 176.3, 3-6-19=190.8 5-30-20=176, 1-4-21=202, 10-4-21= 200.8,12-10-21=186, 3-26-22=180.3, 7-30-22=188, 10-15-22=180.9, |
|||
|
|
|
02-10-2010, 12:12 AM
|
#4 | |||
|
||||
|
Senior Member
|
Many thanks.
Did not think Lexipro was typically used. Interesting to read about the other "L" meds.... |
|||
|
|
|
02-13-2010, 02:39 AM
|
#6 | |||
|
||||
|
Member
|
I am on Lexapro and Lamictal to manage my Bipolar ll.
Another L drug is Lyrica - Pregabalin - often used as mood-stabiliser. Those with Fibromyalgia are often prescribed this drug to cope with pain.
__________________
My blog: I started to write so I could keep a track on my thoughts. This particular Lupus flare has turned my life on its head. Although I am pretty content with this enforced solitude, I have a constant dialogue going on within myself. So I thought I'd write it all down. . I hope you enjoy reading it when you can. |
|||
|
|
|
|
Lexipro
Linear Mode
