Posted by KarenB on April 6, 2001, at 17:18:37
In reply to Re: current Lamictal trials in action » KarenB, posted by JahL on April 6, 2001, at 14:13:57
I think, the PDF) seems to favour this regime:
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> 25mg x 2weeks
> 50mg X 2weeks
> 75mg X 2weeks
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Jah,Thanks for the recommendation, but I will continue following my doc's instructions - something I have never completely done before because I was cursed for the longest time with boneheaded doctors who gave me SSRI after SSIR after...well, you get the picture. I am not a lemming but she is the first "good one" I have ever found. Sadly, she is retiring the end of this year. She is quite excellent. That just figures, doesn't it? I also have a friend who has endured a mild rash and is receiving benefit from the drug.
I have read this whole thread and am intrigued by the notion that Bipolars generally have higher than average I.Q.s I know I do. That is, unless I have sustain more cognitive damage than I realize from my illness. I would be interested to see if anyone has done a survey/research on this.
On proper medication, I write quite a bit on this board. If I am not doing well, you won't hear much from me. Something must be right- I am writing again - and that's good.
BTW, I was wondering...seeing as you are British, do our US figures of speech and slang sound odd to you? I have a British friend and I am charmed by her brand of English.
Karen
> Anyway, hope the rash resolves itself, & keep us posted.
Thanks. I will. You too.
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> > 30 min. after my dose, I got dizzy, like I was drunk. My husband was already asleep and I maneuvered my way to the bedroom to lie down. I then got the worst headache I have had in my entire life. I mean, this was unbelievable. Then, my feet and head started itching like crazy. I did not sleep one minute all night. Whew! The next afternoon (yesterday), I experienced flushing in my face and a mild rash on my legs.
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> > Believe or not, I am going to continue and try taking it in the a.m. for two more days. If the adverse reaction persists, I throw in the towel. If not, I'm hanging in there to get to the therapeutic range and see if it helps my condition. I am Bipolar with rapid cycling and mixed states. Of course, I told my doctor about all this and will keep in touch with her if anything worsens.
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> > I took my first a.m. dose three hours ago. I was holding my breath to see what would happen. Fortunately, only a moderate headache and flushing on my face. It looks like I've been out in the sun.
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> > Oh, BTW, I am on 600mg Trileptal in the a.m., 1200 p.m., 40mg Geodon a.m. and p.m. as well
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> > I'll keep you posted and be anxious also to see your progress.
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> > Karen
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