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Bipolar 1 disorder, my 17 yr old babygirl....i need more help 2 help her! was recently put on lamactil, is that a good med? she had bad reactions 2 a

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Difficult situation: I'm sorry to hear of your difficult situation with your daughter's illness - it's so hard for a parent to see a child suffer. Lamictal is both an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer, and can work well. Here's a brief video about it: http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=caztmgupul0 please talk with her psychiatrist about your needing more help -- most psychiatrists want to give the best care possible.

Answered 6/26/2014

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