Posted by petter on June 3, 2001, at 16:03:52
In reply to Re: Lamictal -- PLEASE PLEASE advise » petter, posted by SLS on June 3, 2001, at 11:35:23
> Hi Petter.
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> > Im on Lamictal 100mg for cronic depression. my current coctail are Effexor+Remeron+Litium+Lamictal. This combo works great, after suffering many years, and trying many different combo.
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> You are taking a great combination of drugs! Very good.
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> > One problem with Lamictal for me is a serve lightsensetive, photofobi. I also burn my skin after only a couple of minuts in the sun.
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> Important: I am not a doctor.
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> Thank you for the flattery to ask me questions.
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> Since 4 drugs are involved, I want to have a pharmacist or someone who knows more than me answer. I do not know what is the probability Lamictal is responsible for photosensitivity. Remeron and Effexor also cause photosensitivity.
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> Why do you think Lamictal is the drug causing photosensitivity?
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> Is the photosensitivity too severe that you MUST change drugs?
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> > Do you know any other med to replace Lamital with, and that have the same antidepressiv properties as Lamital have??
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> No.
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> Lamictal is unique.
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> How long have you been taking this combination of all 3 drugs?
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> Are you sure Lamictal is necessary?
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> If you do not know, maybe test if Lamictal is necessary. You can try reducing the dosage of Lamictal to see if you relapse and the depression returns again.
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> If you need all 4 drugs AND you know that Lamictal is causing photosensitivity, maybe you can use instead:
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> - Anticonvulsants: Topomax (topiramate) or Neurontin (gabapentin)
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> - Atypical neuroleptic antipsychotics: Zyprexa (olanzapine) or Risperdal (risperidone) or Zeldox (ziprasidone) or Solian (amisulpride)
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> - Dopamine agonists: pramipexole (Mirapex) or ropinerole (Requip) or pergolide (Permax) or piribedil (Trivastal) or bromocriptine (Parlodel)
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> - Stimulants: dl-amphetamine (Adderall) or Cylert (pemoline) or Ritalin (methylphenadate)
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> > I live in Sweden, and I am a mental healt proffesional. We are not so familiar here in Sweden with the newer med like Lamictal etc.
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> > Any advise? Please.
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> > Sincerely.
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> > Petter
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> Again, I am not a doctor. But maybe my ideas are good to research.
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> I wish I could help you better. Maybe others can help you also.
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> Good luck.
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> :-)
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> Sincerely,
> ScottHi Scott, Cam!!!
Im really flattered and impressed that you answer me so fast and gave me so many alternative, and options. Thank you very much. This would not likely occur in Sweden. I think you in US have a more open attitude in subjects like this.
I know that Lamictal cause this photofobia and lightsensetiv, because before I started it I had the tree other med mix without any problem. This make my situation very difficult and precarious, because Lamictal is great for depression. I also tried reduced it to 50 mg, but relapsed, and sign of depression returned.
I also tried atypical neuroleptics such as Risperdone and Zeldox, but without any succes. I also tried Mirapex, with the same result.
I know Cam, Sweden is not associated with summer. But we now have summertime, and sunshine does often shine. Sun block don´t help against the lightsensetive(eyes)
So, what about Neurontin?? I have heard that it does not recomend in bipolar depression. But I read someplace that it can act as a antidepressant. what are you experience?
Sincerely
Petter
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