Posted by lymom3 on October 28, 2006, at 13:04:23
In reply to Re: Low dose Lamictal...need something else. » lymom3, posted by ronaldo on October 28, 2006, at 12:08:11
Flat, unmotivated, all of that. I gained 20 lbs in 2 months on Topamax...supposed to lose weight on that. Lithium made me a zombie when I took it before but that was in conjunction with an anti depressant that zonked me out too (Zoloft) and I gained weight. Depakote made my hair fall out horribly.
It's the times that I'm clear, focused and getting stuff done that make me keep looking for the "right stuff" so to speak. I was dx'd for years with depression, atypical depression, dythsmia. Finally they decided BPII and I have done much better with the mood stabilzer class of meds. I just have to find the right ones, I guess.
I felt benefits from the Lamictal but can't take a 100mg dose as I get chest pains and horrible bruising. At first the Topamax and the Lamictal were great so I"d say the combination together worked but then the Topamax started really kicking my butt. I want to see about going up to 75mg of Lamictal and see if I can tolerate that.
I am pretty tired all the time so it's hard for me to know what part of my mood issues are from being exhausted and what is med related (or lack of). I don't really feel depressed, just worn out. Here's to hoping the next doc can help me find the right combo.
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