Posted by catmint on October 10, 2002, at 14:18:13
In reply to Re: Countering Lamictal Irritability, posted by fiddlepuppy on October 10, 2002, at 12:06:25
I have to say Colin, that I would be careful with Neurontin. It seems to help at first with irritability/anxiety but after a few months I became increasingly anxious and unable to concentrate.
While some may be helped by Nuerontin, it is known to cause anxiety in some patients. Because I am prone to mixed-state episodes, irritability, and agitated depression, It did not benefit me for some reason.
I'm wondering what would help to counteract Lamictal irritality? I am a bit wary to say, but possibly Zyprexa? This a-typical antipychotic helped me immensly during a severe agitated depression where I was literally pulling my hair out. IT acts like a mild tranquilizer. The reason I am wary is because it is very strong and you wake up the next morning very groggy and out of it.Also weight gain is an absolute, BUT, one pdoc I saw told me to take it as needed and I'm thinking that that might help with some of the irritability you experience. Have you ever taken it? Even the smallest amount can work.
Of course you could just do a whole bunch of pushups. That has occasionlally helped me when I'm really angry!
Amy
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