Posted by Donna Louise on July 12, 2006, at 21:52:14
In reply to Re: EMSAM doing nothing » Donna Louise, posted by iamme2 on July 12, 2006, at 11:00:09
> Donna,
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> After speaking to the doc he said the emsam was probably causing my blood pressure to dip and to discontinue use of it. I'll call him tomorrow to report how I'm feeling, but I do feel better than when I was on it. Do you (or anybody) know if taking lamictal alone for depression is worth it?
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> MeganI imagine if you like the Emsam enough, you can do something else for your BP. With the MAOI's usually low BP is only a problem when you stand up, orthostatic hypotension. My bp is normal.
I don't think lamictal is effective or recommended by itself very often. In unipolar depression, it is taken with AD. In bipolar depression, it is taken with another mood stabilizer. But who knows, maybe it would work for you. You never know unless you try it.donna
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