It took the lamactil that I started taking a few months after my dx to start working. My husband still isn't convicned that I am under control with the meds...he keeps waiting for the bottome to fall in...as do I .
Knowledge does help...and don't be afraid to do some research on medications that are being used to treat bp....sometimes the doc is glad to see that you have done the research and is willing to try a different avenue to get your meds right for you..