Posted by JohnX2 on November 13, 2001, at 15:01:54
In reply to Add Lamictal to current cocktail!!, posted by Geezer on November 13, 2001, at 10:35:36
damn, I lost my 1st post because I forgot to
hit the confirmation button, if I had a dime
for every time I did that!Anyways, Depakote will have an interaction with
Lamictal. It will approximately double the levels
of lamictal in your body. This is from the top of
my head, please check with your doctor.Sorry about the late bpii diagnosis. bpii can
be a sneaky s.o.b. Anyways Lamictal is generally
a good med if *dosed carefully* and maybe
with it you can back off some of your other meds.good luck,
john> I am 57 newly diagnosed Bipolar II after 30 years of treatment for MAJOR DEPRESSION.
> Current Meds.: Depakote 750mg., Wellbutrin 200mg., Zoloft 25mg., Visteril 50mg., Klonopin 1mg., and Ambien 10 mg.,(all total daily dosages at devided intervals). QUESTION: Is there any danger with the addition of Lamictal (I understand 1/2 dose slow titration with Depakote to avoid rash). My concern is interation with Lam.+Well+Zo. Found one study (2 patients) indicating 33% increase of Lam. level with combined use of Zo. Thanks to all-been monotoring for 6 months - your a good group.
> Geezer
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