Posted by Whit_in_Texas on March 30, 2006, at 8:33:14
In reply to Re: Lamictal causing depression? » Whit_in_Texas, posted by SLS on March 30, 2006, at 7:59:36
> Hmm. That is certainly an atypical reaction to >Lamictal, but I doubt it is unique. When it >comes to psychotropics, there is great >variability between individuals as to how one >reacts to a given drug. Not that it would make >any difference, but I find that splitting up my >dosage to twice a day works better than taking >it all at once.I tried that, but then I am sleepy all day so I take most at night.
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> In what ways are you more depressed?
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Mainly anhedonia. I was taking Adderall to combat that, but the lamictal seems to be canceling it out. I am now trying to get off Adderall completely for different reasons (the rollercoaster ride of tolerance and drug holidays is becoming too frequent and maddening).> What is your current diagnosis?
Bipolar 2
> I'm sure some others whom have had the same reaction as yours will reply to your post. If I were in your position, I would find it difficult to justify the continuation of treatment.
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Pdoc said to try to ride it out until I reach the therapeutic dosage so I am trying. I am so desperate for something to work.
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