Posted by PeterMartin on March 2, 2015, at 19:53:24
In reply to Re: Lithium or lamictal in unipolar depression?, posted by Christ_empowered on March 2, 2015, at 19:11:51
Lamictal was always a much better antidepressant for me than the commonly prescribed SSRIs. The side effects are also much less annoying so long as you don't get "the rash". Never had sexual side effects or weight issues w Lamictal. It does take a month or so to titrate up though.
Lithium can definitely help too but due to the side effects/etc I agree that Lamictal would be the one to push for. Ive been on it longer than anything else (8yrs now).
Good luck.
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