Posted by JaneB on March 9, 2003, at 18:25:40
In reply to Re: How much of each med? » JaneB, posted by BarbaraCat on March 9, 2003, at 16:09:59
> Here's my brew:
>
> AM
> 300mg Lithium
> 50mg Lamictal
>
> PM
> 300mg Lithium
> 25mg Lamictal
> 75mg Nortriptyline
>
> I start destabilizing after a few days off Lithium. 600mg is a pretty paltry dose but I was concerned about it because it's made my hypothyroid condition worse. I obviously need it for my BPII. Don't know if I can do without Lamictal yet. I'll try to titrate down once the stress of handling my Mom's estate is over with.
>
> Nortriptyline has been the greatest blessing of all. It's been a miracle med for me - an old tricyclic workhorse of all things! I've been on all the SSRI's and SNRI's never thought I'd 'stoop' to something not on the cutting edge. I'm also taking a load of vitamins and now that I'm feeling better am able to exercise everyday. Exercise is without doubt the most potent antidepressant but when I'm seriously feeling like poo-poo it's the last thing I can manage.I'm having a real hard time with Lexapro. My daughter keeps telling me nortriptyline worked great for her during postpartum but she couldn't continue beause of weight gain. Therefore, I have been afraid to try it. Why was the Lamictal added and why do you want to discontinue it? I tried it once briefly and couldn't tolerate it (headaches and nightmares.) I have really given the Lexapro a fair trial (since Dec.) I'm needing an alternative. Doctor suggested adding Neurontin but it makes me so dizzy. Thanks for your input.
JaneB
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