Posted by sheilac on December 6, 2012, at 9:24:00
I am taking 600mg Trileptal a day (makes my skin super dry)for stabilization and 50mg of Lamictal a day for depression (Lamictal makes me hyper, but helps with depression - weird). I can't dose Lamictal 2x a day because it will keep me up at night.
I still have problems sleeping and have been taking 2mg of Klonopin for sleep.
Lamictal still made me hyper at 100mg (and made me shed my hair!).
I am going through a LOT of serious family issues right now and am really struggling. My doc really doesn't like me using Klonopin.
At this point, I am wondering if I need to up my Trileptal (will my skin just keep getting drier and drier?) and maybe go back to 100mg of Lamictal.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that I get good sleep as I have taken over as a family caregiver for someone who is terminal and I am depressed and exhausted.
I wish it were as easy as poping a Prozac - but can't take SSRIs.
Any suggestions. Usually when I see my doc she is pretty open.
HELP!
poster:sheilac
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