Abstract. We report a rare case of hallucinations in a patient with bipolar affective disorder BAD without any history of psychosis or epilepsy following the introduction of lamotrigine as an add-on medication to her current treatment with lithium carbonate. Always evaluate patients with mania, hypomania, or mixed episode, and those with bipolar depression, for suicidality, acute or chronic psychosis, or other unstable or dangerous conditions. [3] The treatment of bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness (MDI), is directly related to the phase of Lamotrigine est le nom générique pharmacologique d'une molécule utilisée en médecine humaine pour deux indications : la prévention des crises épileptiques et la prévention des troubles de l'humeur. Lithium salts have been used for centuries as a first-line treatment for bipolar disorder. In ancient times, doctors would send their mentally ill patients to drink from alkali springs as a treatment. Treatment for bipolar disorder aims to reduce the severity and number of episodes of depression and mania to allow as normal a life as possible. User Reviews for Lamictal to treat Bipolar Disorder. The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care. Treatment for bipolar disorder, formerly called manic-depression, generally involves medications and forms of psychotherapy — whether you have bipolar I or bipolar II. Bipolar Disorder: Calming the Storms. Glenn Brynes, Ph.D., M.D. Mood, like the weather, is always changing. For most people, the emotional climate remains within predictable limits—not too high and not too low. (updated 3/2019) Basics of Bipolar 2 treatment. Bipolar 2 treatment is different from that for mania (Bipolar I). You may not need the “big guns” used for manic symptoms. Lamotrigine side effects. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).