Can I take it with Trileptal? I'm not sure.

I would, but of course I can't advise you to. Definitely something to check out online or ask your pdoc. Oh - I will say that mine was in favor of the melatonin/valerian combo, regardless of which psych meds are involved.


Last night I slept every hour, waking up here and there. I took 6 mg of Melatonin combined with Trileptal and Sleepy time tea.

Bought some magnesium chewables. They calm me.

I know I need to add to my med cocktail. It's just a matter of finding what works. I want to use Lamictal. But, how do I deal with the mania aspect without using antipsychotics?

Well, many people with BD take only Lamictal. I know several who do really well with that, or Lamictal with an occasional prn anti-anxiety med.


Lamictal caps mania well; it's apparently so-so for treating depression. Personally, I can't do the game of life without an AP. Or 2.