[txbipolar]

I see a lot of other mood stabilizers out there, but is anyone having any results with Tegretol? I have been on it for about 5 months now, but only at a therapeutic dose for 2 months. I feel like it is a positive drug for me, I have not had many manic symptoms. But I'm having to take two anti depressants with it. Just fishing for others opinions, Thanks!

[Kristiemarie]

I take it but I don't feel better on it. Maybe a little better but nothing compared to how Lamictal worked for me.

[catsrhelm]

I take Tegretol, but for me it works better paired with Abilify. Maybe that is what you need?

[Moreta]

Tegretol has basically saved my life. It pulled me out of a deep depression, and helps me function in society.

[MagicsMom]

I take Tegretol (not at a therapeutic dose yet) with Lamictal and it has pulled me out of the black depression I was in for a year.

I've been on Tegretol for over 10 years now with good results. I like it. I'm on 1600 mg a day with no side effects.

[scottart123]

After years of docs trying me on other meds that were all wrong or made me worse, I was put on tegretol 5 months ago. It was amazing. I was having mixed episodes. I had depression along with racing thoughts, agitation and anxiety. The Tegretol stopped all the manic symptoms, the suicidal ideation and seems to be helping with the depression. I just went up to 600mg and had a rought time with the doasge increase. It's amazing that one drug seems to handle all the symptoms.

[Hbomb0903]

Originally Posted by scottart123

After years of docs trying me on other meds that were all wrong or made me worse, I was put on tegretol 5 months ago. It was amazing. I was having mixed episodes. I had depression along with racing thoughts, agitation and anxiety. The Tegretol stopped all the manic symptoms, the suicidal ideation and seems to be helping with the depression. I just went up to 600mg and had a rought time with the doasge increase. It's amazing that one drug seems to handle all the symptoms.

Hey there,

I am having mixed episodes myself and am going to the doctor tomorrow. I am more depressed and my anxiety and agitation is high. It's like my brain is misfiring and I can't function but I sure can beat myself up and feel worthless, etc.

I was given advice to try Tegretol and wondered what you meant by having a rough time with the dosage increase? Thanks and I hope you are having a good day today.

[MagicsMom]

I'm like scottart123. Definitely pulled me out of a year long deep depression. I find as I go up now I have a bad week after and I'm only at 300. I get very hypomanic and now nauseous as well plus I don't sleep as well.

Best of luck!

[txbipolar]

I just stopped the Abilify due to inability to afford it. I started Risperdal in is place. Hopefully I'll see results soon

[r010159]

Tegretol helps depression and mixed episodes? I am going to have to keep this medication.

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