"i have rapid clycling bipolar disorder and was diagnosed five years ago.

after trying, seroquel, risperdal and lithium with failure, a combination of lamictal and rivotril works for me.

all the other medicines never work or side effects where making me drowsy.  

i got side effects from lamictal for 2 days when i increased the dose every two weeks until i got to the recommended dose and i take rivoril to control anxiety every now and then.  

also the anxiety diminished as the lamictal dose got closer to the full recommended dosage."