Posted by banga on January 28, 2005, at 10:55:04
Currently on: 100mg desipramine (for depression), 5mg Abilify (for depression and anxiety) and 200mg Lamictal (for whatever it might do!)
The desipramine I like--it is slightly energizing, I feel as though my eyesight is better! I think because i just am less in my head. Only slight weight gain, the kind I think is manageable. It made me drowsy at first, but this quickly dissipated and I am now taking it in the morning, it seemed to interfere with sleep.
Abilify does take the edge off anxiety, although I feel some coming back--may need a higher dose. Do not feel agitated at this dose. I may go up, though Abilify is metabolized slower when combined with desipramine, so I don't know if I need more....
Lamictal--was calming at first, now seems to have worn off. Don't know if it is still doing any good. I have a major energy drop in the afternoon, someone once said splitting the dose am-pm helps avoid this drop.
All in all, I am quite encouraged by this combo, maybe with a little adjusting it'll help manage my emotions in morre healthy way.
Just thought I'd update in case anyone was wondering about the effects of these drugs. All three could go possibly up, but I wish I didn't have to--to avoid side effects.
poster:banga
thread:449148
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