Posted by SLS on March 27, 2001, at 19:03:16
In reply to Can one start lamictal while on geodon and zoloft?, posted by katrina on March 27, 2001, at 9:32:39
> Should lamictal really be started on it's own and the above added on later? What is lamictal like?
Hi Katrina,
Where did you see this?
Although I am not all-knowing, I can't think of any reason why you could not add Lamictal to any ongoing drug treatment. It is important to note, however, that when adding Lamictal to Depakote, the dosage of Lamictal must be cut in half, and the rate of dosage increased more gradually.
Lamictal is a drug originally developed for epilepsy, but has shown itself to be of benefit in bipolar disorder and depression. Lamictal acts as both a mood-stabilizer and an antidepressant. It works well for many people.
One must follow the prescribed schedule for the gradual increases in the dosage of Lamictal when treatment is first started. The body needs time to get used to it. This is true of many other drugs. With Lamictal, increasing the dosage too fast will occasionally produce a serious reaction that shows itself as a skin rash.
- Scott
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