Posted by tygereyes on May 3, 2005, at 21:41:58
In reply to Re: Trileptal Causing Kidney Pains/Discomfort????????? » Nickengland, posted by SLS on May 3, 2005, at 19:59:29
> Hi Nick.
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> Thank you so much for answering my questions.
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> > I hope this is helpful and hopefully your get some benefits with regards to your depression from Trileptal : )
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> Thanks. Your response has been very helpful. It gives me a little more hope that perhaps Trileptal will help open the door to remission.
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> > How long have you been taking it and hows it going so far?
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> Not even a week. I started it last Thursday. I have titrated up at a moderate pace. I am currently taking 600mg, and will probably stay there for another 10 days before seeing my doctor next. So far, I am encouraged by the way I am feeling. I'm taking a combination of two antidepressants plus Lamictal in addition to the Trileptal.
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> What dosage of Trileptal do you find works best for depression? Have you ever taken more than 300mg?
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> Be well.
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> Sincerely,
> ScottScott,
Sorry to jump in ... but I take 600 mgs Trileptal currently. I used to take 1200 mgs and it was WONDERFUL for me, mood-wise (I have borderline personality disorder and MAYBE bipolar II) but the cognitive side effects were too much to bear.
I can't say if it has done anything for my depression, really, since I take an anti-depressant as well. My anger episodes have certainly decreased, and I feel so much more "even" than I did before.
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