Lithium vs Trileptal

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This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.This medication is used to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). It may be used with other seizure medications as determined by your doctor.
Alternatives
Lamictal, Xanax
Lamictal, Depakote, Oxcarbazepine
Reviews
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Greg | 27.06.13
I have seen or felt no change with my Bipolar, but have had the severe side-effects. NOT worth it to me.
jerry | 01.06.13
Lithium works very fast. Within a day I felt much better. It pulled me out of a depression that wanted to leave me crying for no good reason. It is a very wonderful mood stabilizer. So if you need something to work today and not 6 weeks from now I recommend lithium highly but beware of side effects. At the time this was the best thing for me but after awhile the side effects became worse. I gained 25 lb. in just a couple months. After two months I lost so much hair that my hair got so thin it felt like I had got a haircut. The worst thing of all was the restlessness which will keep you uneasy and twitchy the whole time. I'm sure this is dose dependent. I took 1200 mg daily. If you can deal with the fact that lithium might make you fat and bald then this may be the perfect bipolar medicine.
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flyerguy | 10.12.13
I began taking Oxcarbazepine (generic Trileptal) four months ago in order to relieve anxiety, slow racing thoughts, and stabilize my mood throughout the day. I've experienced occasional night sweats (usually following a dosage increase). Overall the medicine has been a spectacular and has provided a degree of mental clarity I have never known before. Other potential benefits include decreased irritability and improved focus.
Dave Austin | 07.12.13
the side effects are the worst thing to go through until it is in your system.
guest | 03.11.13
I have been using this drug to treat hemifacial spasms per doctors advise; but am worried about the length of time staying on this drug. I have been on 4 pills per day for 3 months now.