I always thought I got a little hypomanic everytime I increased the dose, which I don't remember but was 4 or 5 times until I got to 200.

I think it's meant for preventing depression. Won't help much with mania. Though in theory if you're a rapid cycler (I am) by preventing the depression you may be able to prevent the bounce back mania.

Either way, I've had both depressive and manic symptoms on it. And am thinking about asking MD to taper off. I asked about a month ago and he said let's wait 6 months and talk.