Posted by JohnL on April 1, 2000, at 3:01:04
In reply to Cam, something besides mood stabilizers, posted by Amanda S on March 31, 2000, at 14:18:46
> I am so sick and tired of losing my hair on this lamictal. I found another web site and read three different responses to lamictal side effects and guess what, hair thinning was mentioned each time. My doctor still hasn't returned my call and I don't know how to taper off or wean myself from the lamictal. Is there anything else besides mood stabilizers that I could get somewhat of the same effect?? I can't deal with losing my hair anymore and I am willing to take the chance of being moody just so I won't lose it anymore. I am also afraid of having a seizure while getting off of this drug. Would love your input
I strongly support Cam's suggestion of Zyprexa. 5mg to 7.5mg (20mg is the upper end) should be all that's needed. It definitely has mood stabilizing effects, and often eliminates the need for a mood stabilizer. And it has a great deal of antidepressant quality. Be prepared to watch the diet though to avoid weight gain. Take at dinner time for a good night's sleep. Any later and it will be too druggy the next morning. It is remarkably free of any other side effects.
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