Posted by polarbear206 on March 3, 2008, at 11:24:15
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD » polarbear206, posted by tensor on March 3, 2008, at 11:04:27
> Well, I have periods when I'm depressed and I have periods of having more energy, when I get things done. The periods can last from a few day to a few weeks. Maybe cyclothymia, but with severe depressive episodes, like not being able to work.
> When you say an activating AD, can yo give me an example? I think Remeron is me making tired at 30mg, I think I was better off at 15mg. I can't remember how it was being on Lamictal, but as an anitconvulsant it sure aint activating. In theory, Lamictal + Remeron should be a powerful combo, unfortunately it didn't turn out be IRL. Can you remember how long it took for you before it started to work?
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> > Cycling MDD? Sounds like a subtype of bipolar. What exactly are your symptoms? Lamictal works well in combination with an AD. Sounds as if you need an activating AD for you fatigue. I take effexor and Lamictal. When I hit 200mg, life felt normal for once in years. Still going strong. Been on it for eight years now.
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>Ditto. I had the same symptoms. Everyone is different as far as how long for a therapeutic response. It was pretty early I got a lift, however it can fade somewhat until you hit your dose. Have you ever tried effexor? Targets both neurotransmitters. What else were you taking when you tried Lamictal before?
PB
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