Posted by LouisianaSportsman on October 11, 2014, at 22:32:48
In reply to Re: 600 mg Lamictal for depression + anxiety?, posted by oceansun on October 11, 2014, at 22:14:55
> > > I've been taking 400 mg of Lamictal for depression and anxiety for 4 months with good results, but have faced a personal setback. My doctor suggested raising it to 600 mg. Anyone here on 600 mg? I've not gotten any side effects from Lamictal except cognitive issues.
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> > That's a rather high dosage but it is utilized for those with neurological disorders. I think lamotrigine is frequently underdosed at the 200mg. benchmark for bipolar disorder. If the 400mg. had benefit and your physician suggested 600mg.-- considering your circumstances require it, I don't see anything wrong with the 600mg. dosage.
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> > But, watch out for aggrandized cognitive effects. Perhaps augmenting memantine with it to offset that would be good for things...
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> > Follow the advise of your doctor.
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> Thanks! Does memantine really help with cognitive problems from Lamictal? My memory is shot and I feel less intelligent than before I started it. I tried Deplin and it helped a bit, but made me way too cranky.
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>Your posts indicate someone who seems rather intelligent.
Methylfolate was a good idea, I might augment it.
Check out
http://www.longecity.org/forum/forum/169-brain-health/
^^ this is the best place to learn about nootropics that may help you with your cognitive functioning, I'm not sure how effective memantine would be, but there are nootropics that are beneficial.
Have you ever tried modafinil for mood/cognitive stimulation?
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