Posted by willyee on August 14, 2005, at 13:22:08
In reply to Re: lamictal » confused186, posted by gardenergirl on August 13, 2005, at 21:21:10
> Hi confused, welcome to Babble!
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> I take Lamictal to augment the MAOI I take for atypical depression. My pdoc had me start low and go slow as well. This is the best way to avoid potentially dangerous side effects such as the rash that can be associated with Lamictal.
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> I know it's hard to wait for a drug to take effect, but try to be patient. It's been helping me so far, and from what I understand, it's very good for treating the lows of bipolar.
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> Hang in there and keep posting if it helps!
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> gg
Im curious what if someone is exper significant lows at the current time?I understand the importance of mood stablization with meds like lamictal,but not having anything to actualy elevate u out of the depression itself,wont that only make noticing if a stablizer is effective that much harder?Is there a system to what u treat first?Is it ok to treat maniac before depression when both are cycling,meaning prescribing a stablizer alone with no anti-depressant?Im just curious...btw psst,hi!!
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