Posted by Cindylou on September 9, 2002, at 22:09:57
In reply to Re: New trial - Tegretol. Please help. » Cindylou, posted by zero on September 9, 2002, at 17:58:39
Hi --
Thanks for your response! Here are a few more questions for you ....1. Can I ask what the higher dose was that helped you with depression? (was that the 200 mg, or higher?)
2. Also, did you take it all at night, or split the dose?
3. And one more question ... does it take awhile to work, or does it kick in right away? (I still felt quite anxious today, and had to supplement with Klonapin.)
Thanks again. I am surprised that I felt virtually no side effects with 100 mg. except that I couldn't sleep. I would have expected the opposite effect. My pdoc said I could increase to 200 mg, but I just took 150 mg tonight to be cautious.
Are you still on Tegretol now?
Thanks again,
cindy
> Hi Cindylou,
> With diagnosis of Bipolar II (plus lots of comorbid anxiety) I am also very med-sensitive and have been unable to tolerate even "normal" doses of many meds.
>
> Tegretol has been one of the few successful meds. for me (both low-dose and higher more "normal" doses).
>
> As to your questions (from my experience):
> 1. very helpful w. agitation and especially w. anxiety,
> 2. at higher doses, it helped me with depression,
> 3. I felt pretty zoned out when 1st starting it (I started at 200mg. a day), but that passed quickly as I got used to it, and
> 4. 100mg. at night is an easy low-dose way to start with Teg.
>
> As a point of interest, I've tried Trileptal (cousin to Tegretol) and I react very differently to it than to Teg. (I get very "wired" on Tri., whereas Teg. is "calming").
>
> Best of luck,
> zero
>
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