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Posted by Nik Markwell on July 27, 2008, at 3:21:51
I have a quick question. Without medication I'm manic without much depression (besides being tired). I started taking lamictal about two months ago and it gave me psychotic depression (never had it before). Has anyone else experienced this on lamictal and if your currently have working meds what do you take? Regards, Nik Markwell nikmarkwell@gmail.com
Posted by dbc on July 27, 2008, at 18:26:18
In reply to Lamictal Causing Psychotic Depression, posted by Nik Markwell on July 27, 2008, at 3:21:51
I sent you an email about my experiences with lamical and some of its uhh not documented side effects.
Posted by Nik Markwell on July 27, 2008, at 19:07:06
In reply to Lamictal Causing Psychotic Depression, posted by Nik Markwell on July 27, 2008, at 3:21:51
I cant see how a drug for "depression"/mood stablizer can make a mostly manic person without depression become depressed/ultra depressed. Im not exactly sure what psychosis is. I just had some thoughts of bashing my head through the wall...almost funny to me..the 1st time. I've gotta get off this crap.
Posted by always_doing_laundry on July 28, 2008, at 7:50:13
In reply to Re: Lamictal Causing Psychotic Depression, posted by Nik Markwell on July 27, 2008, at 19:07:06
According to my docs, Lamictal can be "activating," so that might manifest in you as irritable depression.
Posted by blueboy on July 28, 2008, at 10:19:50
In reply to Re: Lamictal Causing Psychotic Depression, posted by always_doing_laundry on July 28, 2008, at 7:50:13
> According to my docs, Lamictal can be "activating," so that might manifest in you as irritable depression.
Okay, your docs probably know a lot more than I do. My general impression of Lamictal, however, is that it is considered most effective to prevent depression in bipolar patients, and that other mood stabilizers are better for predominantly manic patients.
My personal experience with Lamictal have been positive so far. I have huge insomnia problems that are in remission, possibly due to the drug.
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