Posted by Ron Hill on July 31, 2002, at 13:52:13
In reply to Re: Gabapentin » Ron Hill, posted by colin wallace on July 31, 2002, at 13:00:15
Colin,
> I think that lithobid is looking the likliest candidate for a low-dose trial very soon. If it helps at all with depression, does it take long to exert this AD effect (generally)?
I don't feel as though I get any AD effect from Lithobid, but YMMV. On the other hand, Lamictal is supposed to provide a fairly good AD benefit.
> Also, I wondered how much I should be paying roughly, for lithobid 300mg? - if I decide to trial it.
That's the good news about Lithobid (and other lithium based products); it's dirt cheap compared with most other psychotropic medications. I use name brand Lithobid and it costs me about $25 per month for my 600 mg/day habit. Of course, that's without health insurance (i.e. I pay the entire cost of medication). Generic is substantially less (I think about half the cost(?)).
> ps. You sound as though you're faring quite well right now- hope this is so?
I'm doing well, thanks. My wife and I bought a new house, so we are busy getting settled (unpacking, buying furniture, hiring a landscape architect, etc). The house has an open floor plan with lots of windows. The roominess and extra interior daylight seem to help my mood and depression.
Check out this recent post regarding AED's (or maybe you’ve already seen it). I found it informative:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20020725/msgs/113879.html
I consider you a good e-friend, Colin. If you ever visit this side of the pond, bring your road bike and mountain bike. We’ll do a ride.-- Ron
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