What, if anything, uniquely distinguishes gabapentin from carbamazepine and valproate?
Gabapentin has had been successful in controlling rapid cycling and mixed bipolar states in a few people who have not received adequate relief from carbamazepine and/or valproate. It also appears that gabapentin has significantly more antianxiety and antiagitation potency than either carbamazepine or valproate. Gabapentin also may be useful as a treatoent for people with antipsychotic-induced tardive dyskinesia.
