Posted by SLS on June 16, 2005, at 8:40:59
In reply to Trileptal or Lamictal for unipolar depression?, posted by 4WD on June 15, 2005, at 23:38:58
> Would either Trileptal or Lamictal be helpful for MDD with anxiety? I mainly have a problem with low motivation and anhedonia (I'm on Celexa but feel I need something more).
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> Do either of the above cause insomnia or weight gain/cravings? Do either improve motivation and just that feeling of being able to enjoy life?
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> Marsha
I'm not very far into my trial of Trileptal, so I can't really say very much about its antidepressant properties exept that it has helped a little with my depression, which, depending on who you talk to, is bipolar. I think doctors have had more of a tendency to prescribe Lamictal over Trileptal for unipolar depression. When combined with an antidepressant, it can elicit a robust response. It does tend to give one more energy and motivation as well as reduce anhedonia. From the anecdotal reports, and my experience with the drug, I would choose Lamictal before Trileptal in unipolar depression.
- Scott
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