Posted by Peter S. on September 19, 2012, at 22:29:10
In reply to Scott - Re: Lamictal combo for everything?, posted by sheilac on September 19, 2012, at 18:23:58
Hey Sheliac- I also take 10mg of Prozac which doesn't do a lot but it seems to be better than nothing for depression. I've gone as high as 80mg and I just sleep a lot. When I first started taking prozac it was great but it pooped out on me. Also I take 300mg Neurontin- I'm not totally sure what this does but I think it mellows out the Lamictal a bit. Might be worth a try if you get too jittery. I also have lamictal XR when I really want to feel good all day- I just use occasionally because it's so expensive.
> I haven't heard of Latuda and my doc never mentioned it. Have to look that one up.
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> I couldn't take Geodon and Lamictal I would be manic! Same with Abilfy.
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> I could take Lamictal for the lows and Trileptal for the highs.
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> I get the idea of less meds is better and that is what this doc is trying to do.
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> He also insists that I take Lamictal twice a day, even though if I take it at dinner I am awake all night. So, I take it all in the morning.
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> It does give me a buzz, like Peter said. Its like too much coffee or adderall. It's odd, kind of like Geodon.
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> But, since antidepressants are definitely out of the question, I don't mind sticking with a lower dose of Lamictal for depression. It really works great for that.
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> Lamictal and Trileptal may be the answer. At least I will be happy and be able to finally get some sleep.
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> I just love how some docs like to argue with you and say that Geodon, Abilify, Lamictal are NOT activating even though I tell them they are, no matter how high the dose. It's like they just keep feeding me speed and can't understand why I am hypomanic and not sleeping. I swear I am not being difficult on purpose. I can't make this up. Even Ambien doesn't work.
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> Maybe I am an odd duck and a small dose works.
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> I just hope these cancker sores and itchy gums go away - and my husband would like the bruising to stop.
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> We'll see. I like the idea of going back to Trileptal twice a day like before and taking my Lamical in the morning. It might work out perfect. I just need a little antidepressant effect - not a rocket :)
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