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Originally Posted by newtoBD
Does a higher dose of Lamictal help with the mania? My hubby is on 100mg and is still hypomanic. HELP! His doctor said "enjoy the summer" (his hypomanic times) and he will watch his depression signs (usually in September). Shouldn't he be increased now????
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Lamictal is actually not a great med for controlling the upswings and sometimes has an add on med to help with that. Lithium is a better med for controlling the highs. As far as doages everyone is different I am on 125 mg, but I have more issues with major depression. I also take 300 mg of wellbutrin/day (anti-d)
Perhaps ask your husband if you could sit in on his P-doc appointment and/or speak to him/her about the symptoms you have been noticing. I am not a fan of either depression or the hypomania, so "enjoying the summer" while hypomanic would be near impossible.
I can suggest a great book if you haven't read it already "Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder" by Julie Fast. Hope that helps.