Posted by Penny on July 3, 2003, at 8:44:35
In reply to lamictal updates??, posted by ruby on July 2, 2003, at 22:45:48
I take lamictal and have had no problems with it. In fact, it has been a good drug for me. I actually found out about it when a person from this board recommended it after reading my symptoms and saying I sounded a lot like her. I went to my doc and he agreed that while it wasn't the first mood stabilizer he usually tried, he was willing, especially since it has good antidepressant qualities.
However, I take Lamictal with other meds:
Lamictal: 200mgs 2x/day
Zoloft: 75mgs 2x/day
Geodon: 20mgs a.m.
Wellbutrin SR: 150mgs a.m.
Levoxyl (thyroid): .025mgs every other dayAs my depression is treatment resistant, it has taken a complex combo of drugs to be even somewhat effective. Fortunately my pdoc is highly skilled in this area.
As I said, Lamictal can have good AD properties, so it's definitely worth a try, but keep your mind open to it not working effectively enough on it's own - it may need continued augmentation with other meds. Also, Geodon, an antipsychotic, has good AD properties also, so something to keep in mind. There are so many drugs out there and possible combinations of them - you have lots of options left. Try to stay hopeful - I know it's hard.
And PB has been a great source of support for me. Check out the other boards if you get a chance.
Welcome!
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