The only reason I gave this med a low ease of use score is the slow dosage build up. It takes a long time to reach the theraputic dose. I did so well on this med -- no side effects and felt so normal. After about 6 great months, I started thinking that I was just so ok ... and that the bi-polar stuff was all in my mind and a missdiagnosis by the doctor. I quite taking it ... was great for a ...
Xfirst day taking meds will see how it make you feel everyday keep you posted
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bjg | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
12/13/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 2.0
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just started tx
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/1/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.7
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I taking it in combination with duloxetine (Cymbalta) and have been at the recommended dosage for about two weeks, but so far I am finding a great improvement.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/26/2007
Condition: Epileptic Seizure
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been taking the drug for 6 years, and it has be great.
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tova | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/25/2007
Condition: Epileptic Seizure
Overall rating 2.7
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i just started thia week on this medication
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/11/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.7
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Julie | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/11/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 4.3
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I have found this drug has been the only mood-stabilizer that has given me almost complete absence of my symptoms of bipolar disorder. I was lucky not to develop the rash and increasing the dose slowly to 300mg has been easy with only thirst and a relaxing drowsiness as side-effects. Overall combined with seroquel I am living a life free of mood swings, depressive episodes and extreme high moods. A great drug in my opinion.
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Nechmada | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/26/2007
Condition: Epileptic Seizure
Overall rating 3.0
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I had 2-3 seizures a day while taking 300mg bid. It was only after I had 8cm of my right temporal lobe removed that this became effective.
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