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Gaba a receptor tegritol for bipolar symptoms, is this effective?

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Dr. Marcie Berman answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

It varies: Many people with bipolar disorder find tegretol very effective over time. Others have had less luck. People vary in how they respond to medications but this is a good choice for bipolar. Make sure to get your blood levels taken so you know you are at a therapeutic level of the medication.

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Answered 5/14/2016

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