Posted by Squiggles on August 5, 2002, at 11:04:27
In reply to Re: Lithium and augmented lamictal--Squiggles, posted by Roo on August 5, 2002, at 10:57:24
> Thanks Squiggles...
>
> How much weight did you gain?Since about 20 years ago, i gained 40-50 lbs;
but i quite smoking, and I am menopausal and
my Synthroid was lowered; Also, i find that
the Rivotril also adds weight;
Is this despite
> exercise and diet?No, I am a couch potato, exercise little on
account of the weather here, and eat junk food;
i wish i had not quit smoking 15 yrs ago.
> Do you feel it has some antidepressant qualities as well?
> Are you bipolar I or II (or neither)?When I took it, i was so depressed i was
ready to throw myself in front of a car to
escape the horrible mental state - i was also
manic up and down. It stabilized me in 7 days -
it was like a miracle. However, i should let
you know that I was taking Valium before erratically,
and I still do not know if the unintentional withdrawal
from that, was not the cause of manic depression.It is far too complicated to conduct a test to
find out now, and i doubt any doctor would
undertake it.Squiggles
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