Chapter list Decision Aid IntroductionThis decision-aid and you Bipolar II disorderMedication options Add-on (Adjunctive) psychological options What is the role of complementary treatment?How can family members be involved in decision making?Young adults with bipolar II disorderMaking decisions - treatment decisions that are right for you Making the most of your time with your clinicianInteractive exercises Patient examples: Overall, are the pros or cons more important to you?Involving a family member and a clinician in your decision-makingPatient interactive exercisesMedication option 1: LITHIUMMedication option 2: LAMOTRIGINEMedication option 3: QUETIAPINEAdd-on psychological optionsChoosing between psychological optionsFurther resources and glossaryAcknowledgmentsReference list and further research Medication option 2: LAMOTRIGINE 1. Lamotrigine might not help to prevent hypomania. Not importantSomewhat importantVery important 2. I may develop a rash, which could be serious and involve hospitalisation. Not importantSomewhat importantVery important 3. I will have to increase my dose slowly and it takes time to reach the therapeutic dose. Not importantSomewhat importantVery important 4. Lamotrigine costs more than some other medications. Not importantSomewhat importantVery important 5. Other: Not importantSomewhat importantVery important Not taking LAMOTRIGINE 1. Lamotrigine will especially help to prevent depression. Not importantSomewhat importantVery important 2. I won’t need to undergo regular, ongoing monitoring. Not importantSomewhat importantVery important 3. I won’t feel tired/drowsy and will be able to think properly. Not importantSomewhat importantVery important 4. Lamotrigine won’t make me put on weight. Not importantSomewhat importantVery important 5. Other: Not importantSomewhat importantVery important Taking LAMOTRIGINE Now that you have considered the pros and cons above, rate which direction are you leaning towards... Pros more importantLeaning towards taking LAMOTRIGINE 1. PATIENT RATING Cons more importantLeaning towards Not taking LAMOTRIGINEPros more importantLeaning towards taking LAMOTRIGINE 2. FAMILY RATING (optional) Cons more importantLeaning towards Not taking LAMOTRIGINE
