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How To Treat Bipolar Disorder?

My wife is on lithosun sr400 1 tablet aday and lamoterigine25 mgms per day.But she still gets bouts of depression suddenly.When i increase the lithosun to one and half tablets she gets loose motions and when i increase the lamoterigin she gets a rash.What do you suggest for her bipola problem.
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
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Mood stabilizers including lithium and lamotrigine are effective drugs in treatment of bipolar disorder.In case of allergy to these drugs, valproic acid, divalproex sodium and carbamazepine are the other effective mood stabilisers which can be used. Addition of antidepressants or anti-psychotics may be required during episodes of depression or mania.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Bipolar Disorder?

Hi, Mood stabilizers including lithium and lamotrigine are effective drugs in treatment of bipolar disorder.In case of allergy to these drugs, valproic acid, divalproex sodium and carbamazepine are the other effective mood stabilisers which can be used. Addition of antidepressants or anti-psychotics may be required during episodes of depression or mania. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician