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Posted by jumpy on April 16, 2003, at 20:12:52
Hey Everyone,
Well ... starting lamictal again. I really think I might be bipolar II (Unsure if I had hypomania in the past and on nardil and imipramine). Question for all anyone:
1. Anyone feel high energy and great upon lamictal start up?
2. What is a good antidepressant to combine with lamictal? (I do good with 45 mgs of nardil and lamictal, but my liver enzyme increase slightly)?
Thank you in advance!!!!
Jumpy
Posted by jonh kimble on April 16, 2003, at 21:40:42
In reply to Lamictal Question ... please help, posted by jumpy on April 16, 2003, at 20:12:52
lamictal + nardil, that sounds interesting. to bad it didnt work out. im up to 50mgs lamictal and cant say i feel anything yet, and i just added 2mgs risperdal yesterday. ill let you know if anything happens. wonder if wellbutrin would go well with it, but i have no idea. and theres always the other maoi parnate.
Posted by action_jackson on April 16, 2003, at 23:48:19
In reply to Lamictal Question ... please help, posted by jumpy on April 16, 2003, at 20:12:52
Hi Jumpy -
I take lamictal as I do have some mild cycling. It really helps me - keeps me level. Previously I have used lithium in the past - but since switching to lamictal have had less problems with weight gain and sedation. My mood is better. My wife is pleased ... my work at the ER is smoother - I get along better with people (less likely to get snappy) ... etc. I think lamictal is a great med!
Jack
> Hey Everyone,
>
> Well ... starting lamictal again. I really think I might be bipolar II (Unsure if I had hypomania in the past and on nardil and imipramine). Question for all anyone:
>
> 1. Anyone feel high energy and great upon lamictal start up?
>
> 2. What is a good antidepressant to combine with lamictal? (I do good with 45 mgs of nardil and lamictal, but my liver enzyme increase slightly)?
>
> Thank you in advance!!!!
>
> Jumpy
Posted by Peter S. on April 17, 2003, at 1:33:54
In reply to Lamictal Question ... please help, posted by jumpy on April 16, 2003, at 20:12:52
I get a kick-in of high energy and increased mood about an hour after taking LAM in the morning. It then fades in the pm a bit. I'm still playing with dosage and taking medication breaks- maybe not taking it on weekends. Even though it's inconsistant, it's still the best thing I've found.
Peter
> Hey Everyone,
>
> Well ... starting lamictal again. I really think I might be bipolar II (Unsure if I had hypomania in the past and on nardil and imipramine). Question for all anyone:
>
> 1. Anyone feel high energy and great upon lamictal start up?
>
> 2. What is a good antidepressant to combine with lamictal? (I do good with 45 mgs of nardil and lamictal, but my liver enzyme increase slightly)?
>
> Thank you in advance!!!!
>
> Jumpy
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