Posted by ricker on December 30, 2008, at 17:35:59
In reply to Re: It's gone!!!! » ricker, posted by JadeKelly on December 30, 2008, at 14:23:24
> Hey rick,
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> That's so great thats gone. I'm sure scary as he*l. Wish I could have helped you more. Maybe you can help me with your experience. I'm supposed to add Lithium to my Parntate as an augment I geuss, I have that and if it doesn't work, then Lamictal. Lithium first cause its a lot faster acting. I could research first, but wanted your experience with either. 10-11 days remission but feel like I could use a boost.
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> Thanks!
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> ~JadeHey there JK,
Well, my experience with the two is Lamictal was far superior in the antidepressant side of things. I began to notice an improvement within a week around 75 - 100 mg. Unfortunately I had to stop as the side effects were taking a toll .... severe acne all over the back of my head!!!! and facial flushing - hot, red face. I made it to 150 mg and then decreased in attempts the side effects would diminish...not so. I would rate lamictal as #1 in the mood stabilizer field with it's ability to tackle the lower end of mixed states....depression.
Lithium for me helped somewhat with the depression but I believe it's better for true bipolar as it works from top down.... manic to stable, with some antidepressant effect. I only made it to the 600mg level but as mentioned, the side effect I experienced was not acceptable. Hand tremors can be common, I had more of an internal tremor that affected my hand/eye coordination, causing extreme frustration.
My p/doc says both are good choices as adjuncts to A/D's at low doses, so I guess it boils down to ones reaction..... trial and error.
That's why I'm on the zyprexa... easy on my system, but I wish lamictal agreed with me, I felt great on it other than the glowing red hot face!
So, trying one or the other is not a big gamble and yet you may make big gains... they both have the potential to boost A/D's.
Wish I could give concrete advise but as you know, we all react differently.
Hope all goes well Jader ..... Rick
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