Posted by Krissy P on March 11, 2003, at 23:49:47
In reply to Is Krissy missing something here? No, just » KrissyP, posted by jay on March 9, 2003, at 1:45:01
Jay, Thanks again for this. I found this to be very interesting as I have it all:
Lamotrigine has had been successful in controlling rapid cycling and mixed bipolar states in people who have not received adequate relief from lithium. carbamazepine and/or valproate. (I tried Depakote with no success) It also appears that lamotrigine has significantly more antidepressant potency than either carbamazepine or valproate.
Lamotrigine has recently been reported to be a useful treatrment for some people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or borderline personality disorder (BPD).
I posted these side effects I am having BIG TIME that the article states:
Adverse Reaction------ Lamotrigine------- Placebo-------
Blurred Vision -------------------16 ---------------------5
Headache --------------------29 -----------------19
Glad to read this though>>>Side-effects are most noticeable the few days after an increase in dose and then usually fade.<<<<
That may explain why I don't feel well tonight.
Thank you for a great link:-)
Much appreciated, Kristen BTW-I only took 1mg Klonopin tonight-wonder if I should take 2mg-my pdoc is trying to wean me to 1mg once a day---another anti-bezo doc. What are your thoughts????
Thanks so much again:-)
==================================================================================================No, you are fine Krissy. Some have found that Lamictal will cause more mania than other mood stabilizers, but you had problems with other ones, and you are taking Klonipin, so for now (until your next Pdoc appt.) it should do. But, you really should consider another mood stabilizer with Lamictal, as it has been implicated in causing some manic symptoms. Please read Dr. Ivan's '30 Questions about Lamotrigine (Lamictal)' at: http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.lamotrigine.html
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> Again, also check out:
> http://www.psycheducation.org/depression/meds/moodstabilizers.htm
for more on add-on and different mood stabilizers.
Again, for now, don't be afraid to use your Klonipin.
Best :-)
Jay
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