Which bipolar 2 med is less likely to cause lethargy & dampened libido: lithium or lamactal?
I can’t say about Lithium. I am taking 200 mg of Lamactal daily for BiPolar and I am full of energy. I am cycling again twice a week at 20-40 miles a ride. I wake up fresh and highly positive and ready to start the day with energy. I am not longer getting groggy during the day or napping. I sleep well at night. Also, I am very involved in twelve step recovery, sponsoring men, have a sponsor, working the steps and into servive to my AA group. Regarding libido… it is strong. I think that is a combination of not having those long periods or depression and being off the damn anti depressant meds. It was a big mistake to take those on top of Lamactal for me, anyway. It is also due to my new found serenity and positve and productive outlook on life which is a result of not only meds but the recovery work and God’s help, of course.
