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Originally Posted by newsandi  I also read that a anti-dep is not good alone to help with bp but that a mood stab. and a anti-dep is. My son takes Citalopram, I read up on it but I think its a ad. He was given Trimethadione which he doesnt take, and its for seizures..... |
You're right, an anti-depressant alone is not the usual treatment for Bipolar affective. It can actually make it worse as it can augment mania. I would see whoever is in charge of his medication about it.. a mood stabilizer *might* be a more appropriate course of action, however not knowing your exact circumstances I wouldn't say it could definitely help.
You mentioned Trimethadione.. it is surprising that was the first drug they considered to treat your son.. more commonly Depakote (semi-sodium valproate) is prescribed as a first resort. Depakote is also used to treat epilepsy, it isn't uncommon for anticonvulsants to be given first off before considering a 'true' mood stabilizer like Lithium, which has many more side-effects.
Don't be afraid to ask questions from your doctor, or mental health professionals, that's what they're there for!
Hope this helped.