Posted by sheilac on October 3, 2012, at 17:30:42
In reply to Re: Not so sure about sweet spot... » phidippus, posted by SLS on October 3, 2012, at 13:08:29
I have stopped the Lamictal and hope that the sore throat/gum problems go away soon.
I was trying to take 600mg of Trileptal a day. The PM dose of 300mg knocks me out and I sleep great - thank goodness. Having issues with morning 300mg. After 2-3 hours I fall back asleep or overdose on coffee and still feel tired.
I was told I have to take it twice a day. Not sure if I should take 150mg at 6:00am and my 2nd dose of 150mg at lunch. I think that may cure the zombie feeling.
So far, obviously, no depression. I see my doc next week and we'll see where I'm at then as far as depression goes.
I'm afraid of going back to Wellbutrin due to the past history of mania on it (like my past history with Lamictal). But, maybe it would cure the Trileptal sleepiness and I wouldn't have mania if I am stable on Trileptal - I don't know.
Not sure if taking 40mg of Geodon is a good idea or not for depression. It worked for depression before, just not stability.
Abilify made me fat and super hungry. Not going back.
I think you're right about not being afraid of the depressions and also the adjustment to no mania. As I've gotten older the highs have gotten too high, which is why I felt soooo much better getting back on Trileptal - Lamictal was making me swing way too high.
So, I'm not sure about what to add at this point for depression.
Also - I'm not sure if my dosing of morning Trileptal is a good idea or not. 450mg just doesn't seem enough. 600mg is much better for me.
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