Posted by SLS on December 20, 2012, at 22:56:38
In reply to Re: High dose lamictal » MrAnderson, posted by alchemy on December 20, 2012, at 22:12:27
> I have been on 400mg of lamictal for probably a couple years now. I havent noticed any help for my depression, but i think it has helped with my agitation (although it initially made it worse).
Are you satisfied with your treatment?
Does your agitation include anger outbursts and impulsivity? If so, perhaps Trileptal would be a good drug for you.
> What made u increase ur dose to that level? Did u find milder anti-dep effects at a lower dose?
I don't think that there is a therapeutic window for Lamictal when treating depression. Lower dosages won't produce a stable antidepressant response if higher dosages do not. However, the act of lowering the dose often produces a transient improvement. This phenomenon fools people into thinking that they should continue with lower dosages. Of course, some people will profit from lowering the dose if higher dosages produce cognitive impairments, "brain-fog", or sedation.
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