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A member asked:
Are there meds other than lamictal to treat bipolar? googled lamictal, as dr. ordered & side effect profile worries me. avoiding antipsychotics.
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Depression, Anxiety: I understand your discomfort. Thank you for informing about insomnia and use of Concerta which can cause insomnia, Mania and emotional lability. See Psychiatrist for Diagnosis of Depression or Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, gradual withdrawal of Concerta; and Therapy for stress - relationships, separation, unresolved feelings of hurt, resentment, lack of support, loneliness, work and finances.
Answered 11/20/2015
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