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Posted by fayeroe on May 1, 2008, at 20:50:10
I called my Pdoc today and went in this afternoon. I told him that I just can't get over the hump with the Lamictal 200 mg a day. He added 10 mg of Lexapro...one half for 14 days and then 1 for 14 days and we will evaluate then.
I am so hopeful that this combination will work. I'm just not cut out for being a couch potato.
Posted by elanor roosevelt on May 1, 2008, at 22:45:54
In reply to Lamictal + Lexapro, posted by fayeroe on May 1, 2008, at 20:50:10
please keep on posting
Posted by Phillipa on May 1, 2008, at 23:13:55
In reply to Lamictal + Lexapro, posted by fayeroe on May 1, 2008, at 20:50:10
Fayroe sounds like a good combo and do keep posting so we know how it's going and good luck to you Love Phillipa
Posted by fayeroe on May 2, 2008, at 9:08:14
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro » fayeroe, posted by Phillipa on May 1, 2008, at 23:13:55
Thanks for replying.
The depression is what I would call a "low-grade depression" and it keeps me from doing the things that I ordinarily would be doing now.
The anxiety that I am having isn't helping any either. I take .05 mg of Xanax at night. I don't like to use the benzos very much.
Dr. P said it would probably take one month for the Lexapro to take effect. I am hopeful that it might kick in around 3 weeks.
Posted by fleeting flutterby on May 2, 2008, at 11:03:11
In reply to Lamictal + Lexapro, posted by fayeroe on May 1, 2008, at 20:50:10
> I called my Pdoc today and went in this afternoon. I told him that I just can't get over the hump with the Lamictal 200 mg a day. He added 10 mg of Lexapro...one half for 14 days and then 1 for 14 days and we will evaluate then.
>
> I am so hopeful that this combination will work. I'm just not cut out for being a couch potato.<Hey there-- good to "see" you again.
sorry you aren't doing so well. :o(
I have a thread further up the line here-- I just went to a psychdoc yesterday and was prescribed Lexapro too. Had to wait 6 weeks though for the appointment-- it's amazing you went the very day you called-- wow- that sure is good.
I hope things will go better for you.
Thinking of you
fl.flutterby
Posted by fayeroe on May 2, 2008, at 11:06:14
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro, posted by fleeting flutterby on May 2, 2008, at 11:03:11
> > I called my Pdoc today and went in this afternoon. I told him that I just can't get over the hump with the Lamictal 200 mg a day. He added 10 mg of Lexapro...one half for 14 days and then 1 for 14 days and we will evaluate then.
> >
> > I am so hopeful that this combination will work. I'm just not cut out for being a couch potato.<
>
> Hey there-- good to "see" you again.
>
> sorry you aren't doing so well. :o(
>
> I have a thread further up the line here-- I just went to a psychdoc yesterday and was prescribed Lexapro too. Had to wait 6 weeks though for the appointment-- it's amazing you went the very day you called-- wow- that sure is good.
>
> I hope things will go better for you.
> Thinking of you
> fl.flutterby
>to top that off, he is a little bundle of "eye candy"..:-)
his office usually hold space for call-ins..that amazes me, but they do....
good to see you, FF.......
>
Posted by elanor roosevelt on May 2, 2008, at 11:06:24
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro » Phillipa, posted by fayeroe on May 2, 2008, at 9:08:14
the lexapro will kick in soon of it hasn't already
only doctors think lexapro takes a month
Posted by fleeting flutterby on May 2, 2008, at 14:28:32
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro » fleeting flutterby, posted by fayeroe on May 2, 2008, at 11:06:14
> >
> to top that off, he is a little bundle of "eye candy"..:-)
>
> his office usually hold space for call-ins..that amazes me, but they do....
>
> good to see you, FF.......<Oh you ARE a lucky duck! ;o)
My psychdoc is female...... no eye candy for me. Yea, that is cool they hold space for call-ins. Sounds like a great place..... that is.... if one HAS to go, at least it makes the experience a bit better.did you take a first half pill yet? I just did.... we'll see.......
when my husband was on it he got so aggressive and confrontational our GP had to take him off it.... wonder if I will get that way?...
Good luck to youfl.flutterby
Posted by fayeroe on May 2, 2008, at 15:32:49
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro, posted by fleeting flutterby on May 2, 2008, at 14:28:32
i am hopeful that it won't take more than a month, eleanor R.
gosh, if i become agressive, i'll be up the creek. :-) i'm only 5' feet tall and probably can't find anyone that i can do much damage to.
i am praying that this stuff helps.
i have taken two doses of 1/2 pill.
Posted by undopaminergic on May 2, 2008, at 16:14:46
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro, posted by elanor roosevelt on May 2, 2008, at 11:06:24
> the lexapro will kick in soon of it hasn't already
>
> only doctors think lexapro takes a monthWhile it did give me tremor, dilated pupils and elevated body temperature within hours of the first dose, I haven't noticed an antidepressive effect yet, on day 5 (15 mg). (The tremor abated in response to memantine, and the temperature declined in response to low dose cyproheptadine; the pupils remain dilated, but that's cool).
Posted by fayeroe on May 2, 2008, at 18:45:41
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro, posted by fleeting flutterby on May 2, 2008, at 11:03:11
> > I called my Pdoc today and went in this afternoon. I told him that I just can't get over the hump with the Lamictal 200 mg a day. He added 10 mg of Lexapro...one half for 14 days and then 1 for 14 days and we will evaluate then.
> >
> > I am so hopeful that this combination will work. I'm just not cut out for being a couch potato.<
>
> Hey there-- good to "see" you again.
>
> sorry you aren't doing so well. :o(
>
> I have a thread further up the line here-- I just went to a psychdoc yesterday and was prescribed Lexapro too. Had to wait 6 weeks though for the appointment-- it's amazing you went the very day you called-- wow- that sure is good.
>
> I hope things will go better for you.
> Thinking of you
> fl.flutterbyshall we go through this together. keeping one another up on the side effects and positive/negative stuff?
today, i feel very lethargic but it could have to do with issues that are job related. or my life.
or money. or the new boyfriend.
>
>
Posted by fayeroe on May 2, 2008, at 18:47:55
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro, posted by undopaminergic on May 2, 2008, at 16:14:46
> > the lexapro will kick in soon of it hasn't already
> >
> > only doctors think lexapro takes a month
>
> While it did give me tremor, dilated pupils and elevated body temperature within hours of the first dose, I haven't noticed an antidepressive effect yet, on day 5 (15 mg). (The tremor abated in response to memantine, and the temperature declined in response to low dose cyproheptadine; the pupils remain dilated, but that's cool).i wonder if i don't have a fever now. i feel like i've been run down by a semi. of course, it could be my imagination because you mentioned it. i've had two doses and i started feeling poorly around noon. took the second dose at 5:00 a.mm.
we'll see. i really appreciate your sharing with us about your experience.
thank you, pat
Posted by fleeting flutterby on May 2, 2008, at 19:25:08
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro » fleeting flutterby, posted by fayeroe on May 2, 2008, at 18:45:41
>
> shall we go through this together. keeping one another up on the side effects and positive/negative stuff?
>
> today, i feel very lethargic but it could have to do with issues that are job related. or my life.
> or money. or the new boyfriend.<
That sounds like a good idea...... I've only just taken one half dose of the 10mg pill so far, just today...... not feeling any different yet......... my psychdoc said it could start feeling different after just 5 days...... we'll see....
would be something if it caused me to be aggressive and confrontational..... *gasp*!! I'm rarely EVER that way-- just that one time ;o) with the "you know who" psychdoc that was at the other site-- the one that needed desperately to be put in his place!(hmmm... his name escapes me.... oh dear!-- hope i've not violated the rules here-- not too familiar with them yet.... yikes!)
hang in there-- I'm here with you.......fl.flutterby
Posted by fayeroe on May 3, 2008, at 9:56:39
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro » fayeroe, posted by fleeting flutterby on May 2, 2008, at 19:25:08
> >
> > shall we go through this together. keeping one another up on the side effects and positive/negative stuff?
> >
> > today, i feel very lethargic but it could have to do with issues that are job related. or my life.
> > or money. or the new boyfriend.<
>
>
> That sounds like a good idea...... I've only just taken one half dose of the 10mg pill so far, just today...... not feeling any different yet......... my psychdoc said it could start feeling different after just 5 days...... we'll see....
>
>
> would be something if it caused me to be aggressive and confrontational..... *gasp*!! I'm rarely EVER that way-- just that one time ;o) with the "you know who" psychdoc that was at the other site-- the one that needed desperately to be put in his place!(hmmm... his name escapes me.... oh dear!-- hope i've not violated the rules here-- not too familiar with them yet.... yikes!)
>
>
> hang in there-- I'm here with you.......
>
> fl.flutterby
>
hmmmmmm. seems like i've already been aggressive
at that place, where i took no prisoners a couple of times. :-) i don't remember his name either.it's a deal...we'll travel down the lexapro road together.
Posted by elanor roosevelt on May 3, 2008, at 18:34:33
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro » fleeting flutterby, posted by fayeroe on May 2, 2008, at 18:45:41
now i remember
when you are first taking lexapro you have to keep moving
don't even try to sit through any boring social things
Posted by fayeroe on May 3, 2008, at 19:29:12
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro, posted by elanor roosevelt on May 3, 2008, at 18:34:33
> now i remember
> when you are first taking lexapro you have to keep moving
> don't even try to sit through any boring social thingsi don't even like good social things. :-)
tomorrow will be busy. going to garden with a friend.
thanks for the hint, ER. i'll up my exercise routine.
pat
>
Posted by Phillipa on May 3, 2008, at 19:32:29
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro » elanor roosevelt, posted by fayeroe on May 3, 2008, at 19:29:12
Why the keep moving? Love Phillipa
Posted by undopaminergic on May 3, 2008, at 19:45:02
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro, posted by Phillipa on May 3, 2008, at 19:32:29
> Why the keep moving? Love Phillipa
I suppose it's because Lexapro makes the legs restless. I'm having that too, although I can remain seated - moving the legs is sufficient.
Posted by Phillipa on May 3, 2008, at 19:56:26
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro, posted by undopaminergic on May 3, 2008, at 19:45:02
I never heard of that with lexapro???? Heard it can make some nervous but they start with a benzo. Phillipa
Posted by fayeroe on May 3, 2008, at 19:58:50
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro » undopaminergic, posted by Phillipa on May 3, 2008, at 19:56:26
> I never heard of that with lexapro???? Heard it can make some nervous but they start with a benzo. Phillipa
P, I believe that different people have different experiences with meds. That is why we have to keep trying to find the right cocktail.
An example would be what a horrible time I had with EffexorXR.....alot of people really benefit from it.
xoxo pat
Posted by undopaminergic on May 3, 2008, at 20:46:36
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro » undopaminergic, posted by Phillipa on May 3, 2008, at 19:56:26
> I never heard of that with lexapro???? Heard it can make some nervous but they start with a benzo. Phillipa
>The restlessness I was referring to isn't exactly nervousness - I suspect it's closer to ADHD-style hyperactivity and fidgeting.
Posted by Phillipa on May 4, 2008, at 13:22:43
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro » fleeting flutterby, posted by fayeroe on May 2, 2008, at 15:32:49
So how's the trial going? Feeling okay? Love Phillipa
Posted by fayeroe on May 7, 2008, at 22:30:54
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Lexapro, posted by undopaminergic on May 3, 2008, at 19:45:02
Fingers crossed. I think I feel better. Not so "I'm doomed" feeling. Actually getting out of bed without the pit of anxiety in my stomach.....I hate that hole!
Dare I wish that it has kicked in????
I've been on it a week.
pat
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