Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 546269

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Getting dumber and dumber

Posted by Phil on August 24, 2005, at 19:55:18

I'm currently taking 400 mg Lamictal, 6/50mg Symbyax, and 1.5 mg of Klonopin daily.
I'm gettin' real d u m b. Every day is beginning to feel like my first day on the job, no retention. I can't remember the day before. Even small details are way too challenging.
This is leading to really bad stress and the feeling that I'm going over the edge a bit.
Have I finally flipped-out?
Any ideas pharmaceutical wise, anyone?

I've been on this combo over a year.

Thanks...

Re: Getting dumber and dumber » Phil

Posted by SLS on August 26, 2005, at 18:29:07

In reply to Getting dumber and dumber, posted by Phil on August 24, 2005, at 19:55:18

> I'm currently taking 400 mg Lamictal, 6/50mg Symbyax, and 1.5 mg of Klonopin daily.
> I'm gettin' real d u m b. Every day is beginning to feel like my first day on the job, no retention. I can't remember the day before. Even small details are way too challenging.
> This is leading to really bad stress and the feeling that I'm going over the edge a bit.
> Have I finally flipped-out?
> Any ideas pharmaceutical wise, anyone?
>
> I've been on this combo over a year.
>
> Thanks...

My vote is for Lamictal. You might consider trying to reduce it to 150-200mg. You would want to do this very gradually, as temporary rebound depression may occur.

- Scott

Re: Getting dumber and dumber » SLS

Posted by Phil on August 27, 2005, at 6:13:22

In reply to Re: Getting dumber and dumber » Phil, posted by SLS on August 26, 2005, at 18:29:07

Thanks Scott. I'll talk to my doc and see what he has to say. I'm always grateful for your input.

Phil

Re: Getting dumber and dumber

Posted by linkadge on August 27, 2005, at 12:33:52

In reply to Re: Getting dumber and dumber » SLS, posted by Phil on August 27, 2005, at 6:13:22

Olanzapine made me very dumb. But some people experinece a cognative benefit from it.

Linkadge

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