Posted by Krissy P on March 19, 2003, at 10:27:29
In reply to Re: Changing more than one variable at a time » Krissy P, posted by Ron Hill on March 19, 2003, at 10:15:25
Hi Ron,
Last night, I took the 50mg of Lamictal and will continue-(I promise-not just for me but you too! lol) until I see my pdoc on the 28th of this month. I have to say, I am a little leary about her experience with Lamictal-as when I told her I was on it one time and was doing well for me, she asked" what is it" *sigh* I had a pdoc a while back who seemed to be way more knowledgeable about Lamictal-thus feeling safer when he prescribed it to me. I guess I will see what my now pdoc says when I see her regarding the Lamictal.
No, don't hold your tongue-please relay your thought of a med cocktail that would help me. I know you said Lithium was part of it, anything else, please tell me, that way I can bring it up to my pdoc when I see her, run it by her, and see what she thinks. You might be pleasantly surprised if you don't "hold your tongue"
Let me know, Thanks, Kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> Hi Kristen,
> Sure you can talk to your pdoc about increasing the dose, but it might be in your best interest to wait until she actually approves the increase before taking it upon yourself to change the dose. She may have good reasons for wanting to ramp the Lamictal up slowly.
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> >Or do you think I should take seroquel and/or Lamictal as prn in the day?
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> I recommend taking all of your meds strictly as directed by your pdoc. At your next appointment you can talk to her regarding possible changes. If you continue to monkey with your meds on your own, it will make it more difficult for your pdoc to determine the best course of action.
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> When is your next appointment? If I were you, I'd definitely tell her about your continued mood swings. I have my own opinion regarding the med cocktail that might best benefit you, but I’ll hold my tongue.
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> -- Ron
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