Posted by colin wallace on February 11, 2003, at 12:08:26
In reply to Re: HI COLIN, Good to hear from you, posted by catmint on February 8, 2003, at 23:27:42
Hi there Amy,
Yes I have clawed back most of my gains in a very short time(four days)after quickly increasing my dose to 200mg.All my increases past 100mg have been absolutely fine.I took a big decision a few days back,and added some Prozac to my regimen,as opposed to climbing the lamictal ladder any further.I took a 20mg pill (yup, a whole 20mg!) and within hours I noticed that it actually felt good-quite mild, and with no agitation whatsoever.Guess it's true about(some of) those who've been unable to tolerate any AD's being able to do so when Lamictal is in place.Previously, 5mg Prozac was enough to send me way over the edge, almost instantaneously.
I'm going to take 20mg on alternate days, and see how it goes.So far so good.
I realize this is a risky gamble for me, but to get through this winter without relapsing badly, I felt the Lamictal needed a boost.Mood and stability are very good despite all (oh for a glimpse of blue sky!)and starting work in a few weeks too.
One thing to remind yourself of when dealing with the irritability- sometimes this indicates a dose increase is needed, and if it is,it should stop you sliding very soon.
As for the benzo's, I still take just 3mg of Diazepam, and have never needed to raise this tiny dose in a year or so-no tolerance etc.
It's been a lifesaver.Oh, and diving into the odd barrel of Guinness is a bonus too.
Take care,Col
Hi Colin,
> I was wondering how you were doing. It's good to hear from you. Sorry to hear about what happened, but it sounds like you are doing better now.
> Have you thought about St. Johns Wort or perhaps this new dopamine enhhancer NADH? Are you taking fish oil?
> I am currently on 40 mg. of Lamictal and rising. I really do need something at night to deal with the irritability, I want to try Klonopin but everyone I talk to is warning me not too. What do you think? Are you still on diazapam? Do you notice a tolerance to it? Do you ever feel addicted to it?
> Sometimes I hate being dependent on chemicals to make me feel normal. I can sympathise with the previous poster about the Guiness truck, I occasionally fantasize about the days when I used to drink a couple pints and feel great! (A little too great!)
> Hope to hear from you,
> Amy
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