Posted by SLS on September 14, 2000, at 9:41:26
In reply to What is Lamictal????, posted by CynthiaM. on September 12, 2000, at 10:57:44
> It looks like my next drug challenge will involve either Lithium or Lamictal or both?? I have a vague understanding of Lithium (was on it once about 2 years ago but kept od'ing on Xanax ) but I have no idea what lamictal is....Any help would be appreciated; thanks - CynthiaM.
Hi Cynthia.Along with its mood stabilizing qualities, Lamictal seems to possess true antidepressant properties. Many studies have been conducted using Lamictal by itself to treat bipolar depression (depression associated with bipolar disorder). It has consistently shown itself to be effective at dosages between 50 and 300mg; the average being 200mg.
As Cam has noted, Lamictal is often chosen to add to another mood-stabilizer like lithium. Recently, the NIMH published their successful use of the combination of Lamictal and Neurontin in a patient suffering from an extremely treatment-resistant bipolar depression. He had tried numerous drugs and drug combinations over the course of twenty years with only minimal success. When used by themselves, Lamictal was the more effective of the two. Neurontin produced very little improvement. However, when the two were combined, a dramatic improvement occurred within two weeks.
Good drug.
- Scott
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