can i take combination of divalproex sodium er, lamictal, latuda for bipolar i depression?

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Taking lamictal for bipolar, it's been 2 weeks, i went from 25 to 50mg and am depressed with suicidal thoughts. Should i just stop taking it or wait?

Answer 1

Interactions occur:: Combinations may increase risk of side effects: Lamotrigine + Depakote: skin rash, restlessness, seizures, tremors, muscle weakness, and staggering walk. Lamotrigine + Lurasidone: dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Lurasidone + Depakote: dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Work with prescriber. Best regards for good health.

Answer 2

No: There is no published evidence that I am awae of that there is a connection like that. There may be other issues but bipolar disorder is not one of them. Patricio gargollo, md pediatric urology, dallas texas.

Answer 3

No: What increases the chance of having a child with bipolar disorder is older age of the father.

Answer 4

Have not heard: I have not heard or read anything in the literature about this. We know that taping, silicone sheeting and Mederma are useful for improving scars.

Answer 5

Try Scar Fade: I recommend this product to my patients. I don't have a financial interest in this company, for the record. www.scarfade.com consider a consultation with a (facial) plastic surgeon as there are other therapies available for an unsightly scar.

Answer 6

No: Never heard of this. It probably won't hurt. Most likely any improvement seen would be due to time which often improves the appearance of a scar and not vinegar and epsom saly.

Answer 7

Scar treatment: This is not a common nor is it a widely recommended treatment for scars. Occlusive silicone gel sheeting and pressure offer the most consistent results for scar therapy.

Answer 8

No: Neither of these are particularly helpful. Vigorous massage with cocoa butter or mederma, silicone gel sheeting (cicacare), and sun protection are the best home remedies.

Answer 9

Meds and hepatitis: There are many possibilities. Some ssri's can "activate" people and make them feel worse before they feel better. Or, the medicine may not be a good metabolic fit for her, an important consideration given that ssri's are processed in the liver. It could also be the course of her anxiety and depression is worsening. In any case, please have her follow-up with her doctor to get to the bottom of it!

Answer 10

Hepatatis, depressio: The antidepressants are metabolized through the liver. If your fiance has hepatitis, you may want to ask her treating physician about considering Pristiq (or desvenlafaxine). Pristiq as an active metabolite of an antidepressant, called Effexor (venafaxine). As it is already an active metabolite, it does not affect the liver to the same extent as other antidepressants do.

Answer 11

Possibly: U want your obstetrician & psychiatrist 2 work together 2 try 2 control your depression.

Answer 12

There Is Risk: You are at increased risk of continuing to struggle with depression after giving birth. It is important to stay in close contact with the provider working with you on your depression.

Answer 13

Please clarify: Are you saying your depression is in remission on effexor (venlafaxine)? If so what dose. Are you saying while on the Effexor (venlafaxine) you still have social anxiety? What else have you tried for the social anxiety?

Answer 14

Psychotherapy/antide: You should discuss with your doctor about psychotherapy like cognitive behavioral therapy if not already tried.And other choice may be adding a small dose of Paxil (paroxetine) may be 10 mgm, which works in social anxiety syndrome. Discuss the options with your psychiatrist.

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