Posted by Racer on January 29, 2006, at 16:58:33
In reply to Re: Um, I think you're taking it too far... » Racer, posted by catmint on January 29, 2006, at 14:45:38
> I am struggling with the decision to get back on Lamictal; due to it's efficacy, I should, but the irritability was too constant. Lamictal worked on many levels, but some people noticed I was racy, and innatentive.
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That doesn't sound as though Lamictal was the optimal drug for you, then, at least as monotherapy. Can you talk to your doctor about trying to find either another mood stabilizing agent or augmenting the Lamictal with something that would help mitigate those symptoms?There's finally some notice in the medical community that what they're considering to be great responses to medications still might not improve the quality of life for patients. ("Really? Why didn't those whiny patients ever mention that their quality of life still left much to be desired?" Some days I think doctors can be a bit dim, you know?) Anyway, I mention this because maybe there'll be a bit more response if you ask about it now, than you would have gotten a few years ago. Because from what you have written here, it doesn't surprise me that you're hesitant to start that drug again.
Have you tried other meds in the past that helped? Or that didn't help? Maybe someone here can offer some other suggestions if you let us know what you've tried so far.
Good luck.
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