Posted by lepus on November 24, 2003, at 19:47:55
My pdoc has me starting on Lamictal for monotherapy for BPII (or at least that was the last dx I remember). He has me starting out at 12.5 for two weeks, then 25 for two weeks, and so on. Isn't this a little slow? I really don't trust this pdoc to be honest and am searching for another one. He seems to be in the pockets of the pharm reps and rather uneducated.
Also, how long does it take for the side effects to go away and to notice some improvement? I thought I was noticing some improvement but now (at a week and 3 days into therapy at 12.5) I am feeling depressed and anxious. Will this go away or do I need to stop the medication? Honestly, right now I feel worse than when I started it. I am tired, anxious, feeling down having difficulty concentrating, etc. Any thoughts?
Thank you and I find this board to be wonderful. I am glad I found it.
-Lep
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