Posted by SLS on July 23, 2006, at 10:48:43
In reply to Re: Lamictal cause rage, irritability rapid cycli, posted by HEART~ on July 23, 2006, at 10:18:08
> But like I said my worry is that rage could be part of my cycle..is that possible?
So far, you really haven't described what your illness looked like before you were given medication, so it is difficult to speculate.
> I pretty much went from hypo symptoms to rage and anger after Cymbalta withdrawal.
What are hypo symptoms?
> I have also heard that Lamictal can cause rapid cycling, hypomania..so I am just not sure.
Lamictal is considered to be one of the few drugs that can prevent rapid cycling.
The problem is this: Psychotropic drugs are unpredictable. Lamictal has been known to induce mania. Perhaps it has provoked some mood lability for you throughout the day that may be headed in this direction. However, I doubt it has produced actual ultradian rapid cyclicity.
I really don't know how to advise you at this point. I think you need to be screened for mania and determine whether or not it makes sense to discontinue Lamictal - at least temporarily.
- Scott
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