Posted by Peter S. on September 17, 2002, at 15:03:12
In reply to Lamictal Trial, posted by colin wallace on September 17, 2002, at 10:36:41
I'm glad to know it's working for you!
I also started out on a low dose and felt immediate results. Unfortunately the effect faded after about a week (not to be discouraging!) and I've increased the dosage ever since up to 600mg.
I'd be interested in hearing about your experience as you go along. Are you taking any other meds?
Peter
> Three and a half weeks at a mere 12.5mg , and already a vast improvement in equanimity/stability and mood; very 'normalizing', quite activating, but without (so far) any sign of bringing on my usual AD bane (agitation, erratic and angry mood-swings or 'mixed-states').
> 25mg feels stupefying (like overshooting a zoloft dose), so being highly med-sensitive, will stay at 12.5 for a while.
> Can be difficult to grab some zzz's as it keeps the mind ticking over late at night- but positive thoughts are a rarity, so let's enjoy them!
> One drawback-feel groggy , weak and uncoordinated for a day after exercise, but I'm sure I'll adjust to that.
> Verdict:better results by far than with any of the numerous AD's tried, or depakote (or a very brief, unpleasant stab at lithium.)
> Waiting for the current 'euthymia' to fade, but hoping it won't....
>
> Col.
>
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