Posted by maryhelen on June 1, 2003, at 14:36:06
In reply to Re: AP's.. » Chloe, posted by Ritch on June 1, 2003, at 9:54:38
I feel so discouraged by what I read in other posts about Lamitcal. It seems that most people are getting a great response and then it poops out.
I am on 90 mg of Parnate and had to augment because it started to lose it's effect. I augmented it with Lithium but when I went to 1200 mg. the side effects began. Even going back down I was left with tremors, twitching, hair loss, but worst of all my mind was dull and I wasn't getting things. I have just returned to work and I could not tolerate these side effects.
Unfortunaley, the Lithium did have an anti-depressant effect. The doctor put me on Lamitcal and I now am at 100 mg. after a month. I have never felt better. I have treatment resistant depression and have tried more meds than I can name, including 2 separate rounds of ECT. Now I am scared that the Lamitcal will poop out and I cannot go back into that depression and keep my job.Anyone had good, long lasting results with Lamitcal.
Thanks,
maryhelen
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