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Suggest Treatment For Bipolar Disorder And Depression

Hi, I am currently taking both Lamictal and Abilify for bipolar disorder and depression. I do not believe they are either working for me or just the wrong medications for my situation. I was wondering if there are any alternatives to these drugs and if so what do you recommend as a change?
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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hi..thanks for writing..i have understood your concerns..

first of all I want to ask you some questions:
1. whether you have visited a psychiatrist?
2. who prescribed you these meds?
3. how long have you been taking these drugs?

the lamictal is the drug used for bipolar depression..and abilify is indicated in maintenance of bipolar disorder type 1..

so, in my opinion, if you are not getting benefits from the drugs you shud consult the prescribing psychiatrist..he will review your meds and psychiatric history and give you medications accordingly..

there are other drugs available for treatment of bipolar depression like combination of olanzapine and fluoxetine, quetiapine, lithium, luracidone...

consult your psychiatrist and tell your concerns..

i hope this advice will be helpful..best luck...
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Suggest Treatment For Bipolar Disorder And Depression

hi..thanks for writing..i have understood your concerns.. first of all I want to ask you some questions: 1. whether you have visited a psychiatrist? 2. who prescribed you these meds? 3. how long have you been taking these drugs? the lamictal is the drug used for bipolar depression..and abilify is indicated in maintenance of bipolar disorder type 1.. so, in my opinion, if you are not getting benefits from the drugs you shud consult the prescribing psychiatrist..he will review your meds and psychiatric history and give you medications accordingly.. there are other drugs available for treatment of bipolar depression like combination of olanzapine and fluoxetine, quetiapine, lithium, luracidone... consult your psychiatrist and tell your concerns.. i hope this advice will be helpful..best luck...