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Re: lamictal, misery, side effect fears

Posted by Karen_kay on December 21, 2003, at 18:33:42

In reply to Re: lamictal, misery, side effect fears » fluffy, posted by katia on December 21, 2003, at 14:32:28

Not to discourage you :) but 450 mgs is a relatively low dose. And it will take at least a week (for most people) to begin to see improvements. That dose may work for you. It may not. But, I'm sure that Lithium will work to improve your mood. And I'm so happy that finally you're going to get your moods under control!!! I'm certain things will turn around for you! And I read in a book that there is a thyroid supplement called levothyroxine (Synthroid) in case you need it in the future. (Not saying you will, I'm CERTAIN you won't, but it is available...When I took lithium (plain old Lithobid, the cheap stuff) the only s/e I got was diarrhea and it caused me to be hypomanic at first (which is ODD!!!) But, it didn't make me manic. And it didn't make me crabby or anything, just plain old happy, fun Karen. But, hypomanic just the same. And it was the first day I took it. It lasted for about a week. I guess until the levels stabilized in my blood. But, at first I felt fantastic on Lithium. Kinda makes me wonder why I quit taking it to begin with. Oh yeah, my Pdoc sucked!! Instead of raising lithium when I began to get depressed and suggesting a good therapist, he just put me on a whole bunch of other drugs... I remember now...

One important thing though.. Studies show that if Lithium works for you the first time and you discontinue. If you try to take it a second time it may not work. That's what happened to me... Just food for thought :)

Good luck hun!! Keep me posted... How are the holidays going? Ok aound here. My old man (boyfriend) just got back from Kay Jewelers... That's good news.. He's got wonderful taste.... That's why I love him


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