Posted by Emme on December 6, 2003, at 7:35:38
In reply to Re: Lamictal rash: trying to get the story straigh, posted by Lauren B on December 5, 2003, at 20:08:35
> Emme,
> Thanks for your very thorough message...sounds like you might be a reporter, or at least somebody with a reporter's knack for research.Not a reporter. I'm in science. In the past week or two I've started on a research kick, mostly to try to get a better handle on how psychotropic drugs and alternative remedies work. My understanding is kind of sketchy. I figured I'd better stuff some information in my brain while it is working.
> I'm going to check out the sites you mentioned. Who knows? They might have some information on another drug I should try. I was very pissy over the rash (and feeling sorry for myself) when I initially posted my remarks.
You're allowed. :) I remember feeling terribly upset when I got the first rash because I'd been feeling better and didn't want to have to stop it. I can't recall - have you tried Trileptal?
> I'm okay now—back to the Depakote and off my anti-depressant (Zoloft, 100 mgs). Frankly, I'm moderately depressed but functional, exactly as I was on the Depakote and Zoloft combined. So I'd rather take the one—it allows me to sleep—and leave it at that. (I'm not feeling perfect, but who is?)
IMHO, fewer drugs is better if you can do it. Of course I'm on several, but I'm always hoping to reduce it.
Moderately depressed is better than severely, but I hope you get to be not depressed at all.> Anyway, in closing, perhaps I'll try the Lamictal again after the holidays and titrate up more slowly the next time—say up by 12 mgs increments.
Good luck making that decision. I think 12.5 mg/week is a typical schedule. They make 5 mg chewable tablets in case you need to go even slower. I did. It's maddening to go that slow, but I didn't feel I had any other choice.
> Thanks, again, for taking the time to post a response. I hope you're feeling well and have a decent holiday. L
Same to you!
Emme
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