Bipolar And Depression With Epitec

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Someone I know was diagnosed with biopolar and depression. Have a background of substance abuse. He was put only on epitec 50mg twice a day. His saddenly stopped the epitec and have suicidal idees and even tried too. Is it possible that the background of substance abuse can cause biopolar and should the epitec be incresed?

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Are Epitec the generic of Epilim

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Hello, Tracie! How are you?

Yes, it is definitely possible for substance abuse to cause such problems. But as to increasing the medication, that is up to his doctor, he may also need stronger medications.

The FDA lists the typical side effects of Epitec (Lamotrigine) as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and mood swings. Thus, the mood swings may also contribute to some of his problems.

Maverick, no they are not the same medication. Epilim is listed as containing Sodium Valproate. It treats the same conditions and can cause the same side effects, but is a different substance.

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