Posted by Cindylou on March 24, 2002, at 14:55:24
In reply to Re: Lamictal problems already -- any advice?-Emme » Bekka H., posted by Emme on March 24, 2002, at 10:14:57
Hi fellow Lamictal takers!
I've been on a psycho-babble holiday, but just checked back in.First, Bekka, like the others mentioned, I also experienced agitation every time I titrated up on the Lamictal (this included difficulty with sleep). For me, a small dose of Serzone helped (just 50 mg), and a very small dose of Klonapin helped me sleep -- still does when I need it. (I only take a quarter of a .25 mg tablet.) I am extremely med-senstive, so all my doses are very low. Anyway, the agitation went away for the most part once I stabilized on the Lamictal.
NOW, however, my depression is back, so is anxiety and obsessive thoughts (kept picturing my 2-year-old drowning in the pool, or getting carried away by a wave in Florida. I was constantly on guard to rescue her. Very scary).
I am looking for some help and advice. I can't tolerate most meds, so it's pretty complicated. I've been trying small doses of Prozac periodically -- like 2 mg a day for a few days, then stop for a few days (Hattree, you and I discussed this at one point.) It might be helping a BIT, but not much. Even at that low of a dose I get fatigued and spacy.
I'm looking for options that won't cause much fatigue or side effects. I'm curious about Neurontin and the MAOIs. If I tried these, would I keep up with the Lamcital? I've tried most everything else, it seems -- everything but mood stabilizers (Lamictal is the only one I've tried) and MAOIs. Can't tolerate the SSRIs, stimulants, tricyclics, APs.
Thanks in advance for any help!! And I hope you are all doing well.
Cindy
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