Lamotrigine divalproex sodium

Lithium, divalproex sodium (valproate), aripiprazole, olanzapine, que-tiapine, risperidone, and ziprasidone are currently approved by the FDA for treatment of acute mania in bipolar disorder. Lithium, olanzapine, and lamotrigine are approved for maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. Quetiapine is the only antipsychotic that is FDA approved for bipolar depression. 

Three antiepileptic drugs have now been FDA approved as mood stabilizers for the prevention of recurring episodes of mania divalproex sodium (Depakote), extended-release carbamazepine (Equetro), and lamotrigine (Lamictal). Many of these drugs are prescribed to children for the control of epilepsy and, increasingly, for bipolar disorder. A critical question is their effect on the developing mental and emotional function of children, but there is little research on the subject (Loring, 2005). 

Comparative studies Lamotrigine versus divalproex sodium In a 12-week, doubleblind, randomized, placebo-controlled comparison of lamotrigine and divalproex sodium in 25 patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders stabilized on an antipsychotic drug, there were no differences in any outcome measure [143 ]. Very few patients reported adverse effects. Two patients randomized to divalproex sodium and placebo reported depression and suicidal thought or tremors respectively. Two patients (one taking lamotrigine and one... 

Lithium Carbamazepine Oxcarbazepine Divalproex (DVPX) Sodium/Valproic Acid (VPA) Lamotrigine... 

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