Posted by Zoy on October 28, 2002, at 15:21:21
Hello all...
I'm new to posting tho I've been reading some for about a year. I have some questions regarding meds...
I've been on an AD for a little over 2 months and my pdoc switched me last week from the Nortriptyline 75 mg./day to Lamictal 12.5 mg./day. I feel awful! Symptoms range from: fatigue and flu-like feeling, insomnia and weird dreams, itching (but no rash), hot flashes and increased teariness for no apparent reason.
Spoke to the pdoc today who thinks it may a combination of Nortrip withdrawal and starting the Lamictal. He wants me to start back in taking the Nortrip by taking 1/2 dose of it for about a week then 1/4 dose for another week while sticking with the 12.5 mg. of Lamictal.
I am fairly med sensitive - I've been on many AD's in the past and have had problems both going on them and coming off. (Also, they never fully treated my depression). I'd really like to give the Lamictal a good trial as I've read some good things about it.
Does any of this sound familiar to anyone? Does it sound like I am moving in the right direction? Does it sound ok to add back in the Nortrip when I've been off of it for the last 4 days?
Thanks in advance for your responses,
Zoy
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