Posted by Geezer on August 2, 2002, at 21:23:04
In reply to Re: Lamictal » » Geezer, posted by Maximus on August 2, 2002, at 18:39:12
> > Excuse me for jumping in here. I have been taking Lamictal 150mg. with Depakote 750mg. I can't say the Lamictal has done a d*** thing for me - maybe made me more of a "zombie" (total fatigue and depressed).
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> Hi Geezer,
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> Just a tip of mine, if you mind.
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> Lamictal increases the Depakote serum and the later decreases the Lamictal one. It is a fact and it is very well documented. So Lamictal + Depakote is really not a good idea. Finally, i'm pretty sure your big bad side effects were due to the augmentation of the Depakote serum (depression, lethargy, fatigue, etc). Try the Lamictal alone or in combination with Li. It is sure and effective.
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> Good Luck!Thanks Maximus,
Can you tell me how bad the withdrawal is from the Depakote and would you think there would be a danger of convulsions (never had them before). Colin has indicated the same approach you recommend and I am grateful to you both. Just a little worried. I have been going through this mess for 13 months......its getting real old.
Thanks
Geezer
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