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Re: Trileptal or Lamictal for unipolar depression?

Posted by Emily Elizabeth on June 24, 2005, at 22:49:32

In reply to Re: Trileptal or Lamictal for unipolar depression? » Emily Elizabeth, posted by TamaraJ on June 24, 2005, at 22:19:52


> Can I ask how much Desipramine you are taking?

Right now I take 125mg. I was up to 180 at one point, but when I added in Dexedrine, it amplified some of the side effects of both meds, so I decreased a little.

Have you experienced orthostatic hypotension on it?

yeah, I have. It has been my major side effect I'd say. It is a problem, but not debilitating.

Did it have any effect, even if it was minimal to moderate, on motivation?

Hmmm. It is hard to say because I take so many different meds, but I think that it did.

Have you found it helpful for "fearful anticipation", if you experience that type of thing?

I'm not sure that I totally understand what you mean. Do you mean like worrying about things that are in the future? I can say that it did help my anxiety in general. And it helped enough that a number of people commented on it. I'd say that it decreased my anxiety across the board--I didn't notice that it helped one aspect over another.

EE
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> Thanks.
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> Tamara
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> > > Which of the things you're on is helpful for your anxiety?
> >
> > The Desipramine helped with it the most probably. But also, the neurontin helped some (although i have been on it for about 2 yrs and it is hard to say if it is still making a difference). And actually taking a sleeping med helped too b/c it has helped me get regular sleep, which does take a certain edge off, you know?
> >
> > I never tried Celexa. Lex did a little for me on both the depression and anxiety, but far from a cure.
> >
> > I wonder if you used a small amount of Desipramine (or something similar) along with the Celexa, you could just take a tiny bit and minimize side effects. Might be worth asking your doc about.
> >
> > Best,
> > EE
> >
>
>


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