Posted by SLS on April 10, 2012, at 7:45:37
In reply to Re: Depressogenic effects of medications. » SLS, posted by phidippus on April 9, 2012, at 16:37:50
> I'm basicslly cycling in the depressed and its just a little bit so. I feel very sad for no reason, then I'll feel normal, then I'll feel irritable for no reason. And that's about it. I don't like how sad I get and I'm hoping the trileptal will smooth these things out.
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> What about just upping my LLatuda?It would be a quick and easy thing to do. I would try it, as long as you are not exceeding the recommended maximum dosage. I know OCD requires higher dosages of SSRIs than those required to treat depression. Perhaps the same is true of Latuda.
For me, lithium 300 mg has smoothed things out. Previous to its addition, I experienced a more variable course of depressed mood, both diurnally and weekly. Trileptal is certainly worth trying first if you are resistant to using low-dosage lithium. Trileptal gave me a perceptible increase in energy, but not enough to add it permanently. I found Trileptal to be cognitively "clean". The only thing you need to watch for is hyponatremia.
What about memantine?
I'm sure you'll figure it out.
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