"i&#039;m bipolar and adhd. i took tegretol and effexor for 8 years. it worked for me but it was a death embrace. cognitive functions related to attention willpower  judgement declined. read about lithiums neuroprotective properties and switched, which is working out for me. i added wellbutrin 300 xl for the adhd  3 weeks ago and so far it has increased my depression, it might be settling down though, i seem to be getting better. this has to work. these are bad days. wish i had taken lithium 10 years ago it has also helped with the adhd."