Posted by polarbear206 on October 24, 2002, at 17:11:46
In reply to Lamictal scares me, worsens anhedonia, posted by lawrence s. on October 24, 2002, at 12:20:49
> This med is different from anything else I have ever tried. I'm worried that I'm damaging myself. At 30mg. I feel it starting to kick in. It deffinately works well on social anxiety. I also noticed it is reducing my hand tremor. It does'nt seem to cause any cognitive side effects, in fact it seems to improve my concentration. I think what bothers me is that I just do not feel myself: I'm affraid it does'nt help my anhedonia, In fact maybe worsens it. I'm funtioning better but I don't feel any beter. I'm also on ritalin 20mg, wellbutrin SR-150mg, lexapro 20mg . I have been getting stiff & achey all over with migrains since reaching 25mg
Don't give up too soon! This drug has great antidepressant/mood stabilizing properties. Works great for anxiety. You should ask your doc if you can back off on the antidepressants. The combination of all of these meds you are on may interfere or may be too much since starting the Lamictal. I started it in early spring. I was able to cut back half the dose of my antidepressants since starting Lamictal. I slowly reduced the dosages. I found my therapuetic window at 100mg. Talk to your doctor.
Laura
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