Posted by Ozzy on October 10, 2001, at 17:53:58
Hi Psycho-Babble's users, i'm a newbie here :o)
Recently i have been diagnosed as being bipolar II after several years of treatment for the unipolar-depression. Like many of you i tried many antidepressants and anti-manic/anticonvulsants drugs.
I have tried Lithium. Not very effective for an ultra rapid cycler like me. Moreover i developed hypothyroïdism :-(
I have also tried Epival (Depakote). Relatively effective BUT too many side effects: sedation, weight gain and elevated liver enzymes.
I also took Neurontin. Zero effect or side effect. Real sugar pills.
And NOW for 2 weeks i have been taking Lamictal 75 mg a day. I take also Effexor XR 150 mg a day. Good news, i feel more alert, my memory is quite good and my depression seems gone.
However, i feel highly anxious and irritable. I sleep only 2 hours a night. Despite these symptoms i do not have the impression that i'm hypomanic (racing mind, many projects, etc...).
***First of all, is this normal to feel like that with the Lamictal? If yes, do these side effects lessen (see vanish) with time? Suggestions?***
p.s. please be indulgent with my english, i'm a french speaker :o)
Thanks in advance!
poster:Ozzy
thread:80903
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