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Decision Aid
  • Introduction
  • This decision-aid and you
  • Bipolar II disorder
  • Medication options
    • Which medications are recommended in bipolar II disorder?
    • How effective will medication be for me?
    • Finding the right medication
    • Medication option 1: LITHIUM
    • Medication option 2: LAMOTRIGINE
      • What is Lamotrigine?
      • When is Lamotrigine recommended?
      • How effective Lamotrigine at preventing relapse?
      • What are the possible ADVANTAGES of taking Lamotrigine?
      • What are the possible DISADVANTAGES of taking Lamotrigine?
    • Medication option 3: QUETIAPINE
    • Summary table of advantages and disadvantages of medication options
  • Add-on (Adjunctive) psychological options
  • What is the role of complementary treatment?
  • How can family members be involved in decision making?
  • Young adults with bipolar II disorder
  • Making decisions - treatment decisions that are right for you
  • Making the most of your time with your clinician
  • Interactive exercises
  • Further resources and glossary
  • Acknowledgments
  • Reference list and further research

Medication option 1: LAMOTRIGINE

Lamotrigine is a relatively new drug, it has a good evidence base. We felt very relieved and positive about it.

The thing that bothers me about lamotrigine ... is a very serious skin condition and I think: what sort of chemical am I putting into my body?

What is Lamotrigine?
When is Lamotrigine recommended?
How effective Lamotrigine at preventing relapse?
What are the possible ADVANTAGES of taking Lamotrigine?
What are the possible DISADVANTAGES of taking Lamotrigine?
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