Posted by Dinah on November 6, 2003, at 12:21:13
The neurologist who specializes in headaches tells me that she generally starts with lamictal for my type of headache. But that since I'm already on depakote for my cyclothymia she thought we might as well try going from 125 mg that I'm currently on to 500 mg that would be needed for migraine prophylaxis. I'm at 250 mg now, and I think it might be making me feel mildly depressed and a bit groggy. I guess it's hard to tell though, since my mood cycle includes that feeling. I also think I might be eating more, not good for my diabetes.
The more I think about it, the more I think that I might like to try Lamictal instead. Am I right in remembering that Lamictal also has anti-depressant effects as well as mood stabilization? I am rather constantly mildly depressed, so that appeals to me.
Does it affect norepinephrine or cause agitation?
Does it sound worth it to ask my neurologist if we can try that instead of upping the depakote?
poster:Dinah
thread:277175
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