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Why is Lamictal dose increased when under treatment for bipolar discorder?
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My psychiatrist is increasing my dose of Lamictal from 200 mgs to 400 mgs per day. Can you please explain what the higher dosage is supposed to accomplish. I am bipolar 1, my anxiety and irritibility level has increased, but my depression has decreased. I am taking 300 mgs wellbutrin, 275mgs Seroquel and .5 mgs of clonopin. Thank you.
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Hello !!Lamictal is a mood stablizer used for both depressive and maniac phases of bipolar disorder although it was classically meant for only bipolar depression. You have being showing signs irritability and anxiety of switching to maniac phase so he is increasing the dose. I hope it helpsGod BlessDr Hitesh SharmaMD Psychiatry