Posted by sarahcat on August 23, 2002, at 14:05:00
In reply to Lamictal with an Antidepressant, Suggestions?, posted by MarkCSF on August 22, 2002, at 12:55:21
I take Lamictal with Effexor plus Neurontin, Lithium, and Risperdal. For me each med plays a role in keeping my BP II under control. Right now I take 100mg of Lamictal, which seems to be augmenting the antidepressant effect of the Effexor, of which I take 300mg. Lithium provides most of my overall mood stabilization, Neurontin helps my anxiety, and Risperdal helps with suicidal thoughts. Lamictal has been the most recent addition, and is the one my psychiatrist is most willing to increase at this point. Also, since the Lamictal seems to be helping so much, my psychiatrist plans to eliminate the Risperdal and Neurontin soon, leaving me on just the Effexor, Lithium, and Lamictal.I haven't noticed any sexual side effects from the Effexor, however I may not be a good judge of that since I'm normally rarely interested in sex anyway.
Hope this helps, and sorry for the rambling.
Sarah
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