Posted by JahL on October 10, 2006, at 7:46:25
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Abilify = pretty good » JahL, posted by Emme on October 10, 2006, at 7:15:18
Hi there Emme.
> That is too bad. Which side effects were intolerable?Firstly, and not unexpectedly, the dreaded akathesia. I'm an agitated depressive anyway, so it wasn't too pleasant.
Secondly - and I'm sorry to have to bring this up - chronic constipation. It sounds trivial I know, but it's not when you haven't been for a month solid, so to speak.
> That really is too bad. How long were you off of it before trying it again?First time I enjoyed a really robust, if incomplete response after just 3 days on 15mg. It took a month after cessation to find a suitable laxative (again, sorry!) but second time around the response was far more muted and only lasted a couple of weeks. Third time around (3 months later) - nada.
Of course I still think about what might have been were I able to combat the side-effects from day one.
> I found that Abilify has actually worked better the second time around, which has been a pleasant surprise. I have not had that with any other drug.
That is odd - it's not what you'd expect - but I'm pleased for you!
> The first time it pooped out after a relatively short time. But it was at least a year or so between trials.
Hmmm. I'm working with opioids at the moment - with some success. I need something stronger like Vicodin though (not available here in the UK), so maybe after all this time Abilify might be worth revisiting if I fail in my opioid quest. It's one option I suppose...
> Thanks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this continues to work. Good luck to you.Thanks. Fingers crossed this side of the Pond too,
J.
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