"this drug took me out of a downward spiraling mixed episode, for that i&#039;m thankful.  however, being bipolar ii, the initial dosage of 1750 mg. which was never recommended to lower after its effectiveness had been reached, almost put me right back to where i was.  i wouldn&#039;t recommend this drug if you&#039;re on the depressive side of bipolar, or for any length of time/dosage that the medication isn&#039;t even recommended to be used for.  i&#039;ve since switched to lamictal, will see how it goes."