Posted by Cindylou on March 25, 2002, at 14:39:57
In reply to Re: Lamictal - bekka, hattree, emme, jane, etc. » Cindylou, posted by Emme on March 25, 2002, at 7:58:24
Hi Emme,
Thanks for the information on Neurontin ... it definitely sounds worth a try.A few questions for you ... do you take Lamictal with the Neurontin? And what dose of Neurontin are you on? I think I recall you were sensitive to meds, like I am.
Thanks also for the tip on Lamictal -- I wasn't aware that they made 5 mg tablets... sounds perfect for me!
Take care, cindy
> Hi Cindylou,
>
> To answer your curiousity about neurontin, I personally find it one of the easiest drugs I've tried. I seem to have no side effects except it being a bit sedating if I take a higher dose than I really need. (YMMV of course.) I have found it very easy to increase or decrease the dosage - no side effects on that count. It's anxiolytic effects are more subtle for me than a benzo. If you want an anxiolytic that won't knock you out, I'd say give neurontin a try. (Do I sound like an advertisement or what? :)
>
> Sorry I don't have any good suggestions on the depression. Can you deal with inching the lamictal up and see if that helps? I've inched up in 5 mg/week increments - they make 5 mg tablets.
> Emme
>
> > Hi fellow Lamictal takers!
> > I've been on a psycho-babble holiday, but just checked back in.
> >
> > First, Bekka, like the others mentioned, I also experienced agitation every time I titrated up on the Lamictal (this included difficulty with sleep). For me, a small dose of Serzone helped (just 50 mg), and a very small dose of Klonapin helped me sleep -- still does when I need it. (I only take a quarter of a .25 mg tablet.) I am extremely med-senstive, so all my doses are very low. Anyway, the agitation went away for the most part once I stabilized on the Lamictal.
> >
> > NOW, however, my depression is back, so is anxiety and obsessive thoughts (kept picturing my 2-year-old drowning in the pool, or getting carried away by a wave in Florida. I was constantly on guard to rescue her. Very scary).
> >
> > I am looking for some help and advice. I can't tolerate most meds, so it's pretty complicated. I've been trying small doses of Prozac periodically -- like 2 mg a day for a few days, then stop for a few days (Hattree, you and I discussed this at one point.) It might be helping a BIT, but not much. Even at that low of a dose I get fatigued and spacy.
> >
> > I'm looking for options that won't cause much fatigue or side effects. I'm curious about Neurontin and the MAOIs. If I tried these, would I keep up with the Lamcital? I've tried most everything else, it seems -- everything but mood stabilizers (Lamictal is the only one I've tried) and MAOIs. Can't tolerate the SSRIs, stimulants, tricyclics, APs.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any help!! And I hope you are all doing well.
> > Cindy
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