hi featherweight
it doesnt look like you have tried any of the AP's for bipolar, geodon, saphris, zyprexa, latuda and such.

i do believe you can take higher doses of lamictal as i believe i was on higher than that when i was taking it. i am doing successful on topamax but i still had about 2 manias a year. we added geodon which knocked it out completely but then i got tartive dyskenisia. i am highly sensitive to meds though. i always get the contact your doctor immediately side effects.

welcome to psych central. you will find we have several forums where you can post about your concerns and receive feedback from other members. you will get a lot of support here. again, welcome