Lexipro
 

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.

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.

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

Many thanks.

Did not think Lexipro was typically used.

Interesting to read about the other "L" meds....

I know that lexipro is used for small depression and anxiety.

I don't know about bi-polar.

Donna:grouphug:

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.