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Diagonised with BPAD, prescribed Lithium SR 400.Is it safe and lamotigrine is better alternate than lithium. Pls let me know. Regards
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Without knowing your entire history and detailed examination it’s difficult to tell just like that. However for BPAD Lithium is considered as gold standard.
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Medicine is prescribed according to patient profile,
Cant tell like this which is better
We need basic investigation and history of patient , to tell which medicine is best
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Lithium is the oldest and first choice of medication for BPAD
Frequent monitoring and follow up is needed
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Both are indicated and good mood stabilisers and choice depends on Clinical condition and doctor expertise in using them
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Dr. Sanjana Ilavarasu
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Bangalore
Lithium was probably prescribed to you based on your profile and the symptoms you are having. Lithium and lamotrigine both are drugs approved for the treatment of BPAD. Trust your doctor’s judgement. Years of training goes into one prescription.
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