Posted by Golf4 on December 19, 2002, at 16:24:22
In reply to Re: Lamictal for BP2 ; does it work fro you? » Golf4, posted by colin wallace on December 18, 2002, at 9:51:04
> Golf,
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> Lamictal has worked exceptionally well for me as monotherapy for around four months now.I would classify my depression as(previously)severe and bipolar type11- treatment resistant for quite some time.I found it difficult to tolerate until I reached 75mg, and from there onwards further increases have been painless.I'm now at 125mg and aiming for 200mg in a few months time.I have no need of an additional AD for the time being, although if I eventually need to take over 300mg Lamictal, I'll(grudgingly) consider adding one.
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> Col.Hi,COLIN,
let me share with you MY experience until now,with hope it may help you a little with your decisions :
a)as far as I am concerned,Lamictal as a monotherapy,HAS FAILED
b)normall(if we can permit ourselves the word "normally"),the actual dose of Lamictal has to be higher (approx.400mg)and I see no reason for not to up it quicker than a in
couple of monthsmy besr regs.
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