Posted by linnette on November 23, 2003, at 14:04:52
In reply to Re: Lamictal- dosage recommendations for depression? » poop'd-out, posted by SLS on November 23, 2003, at 9:57:20
Hi Beth,
I currently am on 200 mg lamictal. Like Scott, in my research (and personal experience), I discovered that the zoloft increases the amount of lamictal in the bloodstream for some people and last year I think that is what happened to me.
Last year I was on 150 mg zoloft and only at 75 mg of lamictal. I was so confused that I could only sit on the sofa, and it was very scary, and also felt very close to blacking out on several occasions.
I did some research and when I showed my pdoc the article I found about zoloft increasing lamictal, my pdoc took a copy, handed it back to me and said not another word.
I knew that the lamictal was helping me, but my pdoc wouldn't listen. I am now off zoloft and primarily on lamictal, and although it is still a bumpy road, I think I will be ok, and haven't had a repeat of last year's experience.
I am not saying that this would happen to all people on this combination, but rather that it could be the case. How much zoloft are you taking? Depending on that, you may just want to either decrease the dose of zoloft,(with your doc's approval of course).
I am so far overall impressed with the lamictal. But as Flipsactown and Scott advised, some folks do need to be on and AD along with their lamictal. I guess I was just tired of trying to figure out what med was doing what, so am giving the lamictal a go on it's own. If I should have to re-add the zoloft, I will.
Everyone's experience is different. What works for one may not work for another but input and support is good.
Hope this helps some. Good luck to you and hang in there.
Linnette
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