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Posted by babak on February 22, 2003, at 14:40:12
Has anyone in UK tried this drug?
I have just had to give up on ECT because of adverse side-effect and I am thinking of asking my pdoc to see if I can try Lamictal.
But I have read about potential life threatening side-effects.
Posted by dreamerz on February 22, 2003, at 16:21:59
In reply to Lamictal in UK, posted by babak on February 22, 2003, at 14:40:12
> Has anyone in UK tried this drug?
> I have just had to give up on ECT because of adverse side-effect and I am thinking of asking my pdoc to see if I can try Lamictal.
> But I have read about potential life threatening side-effects.Yes..I live in uk..tried Lamictal. Your doc may not of prescribed the drug before.
The side effects are only dangerous if it is given at high dose at the start..(my doc gave me 100mg instead of 25mg ) and should be increased slowly so be careful and try and find some good info on web to show him/her.
I think the life threatening effect is quite rare (someone else here will know more )
Good luck..it's a great drug for depression!
Posted by babak on February 22, 2003, at 22:26:11
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK » babak, posted by dreamerz on February 22, 2003, at 16:21:59
Thanks>
I am currently on Effexorr & Mirtazapine. Coming off Mirtazapine shouldn't be a problem but coming off effexor is not possible. The best I can do is to reduce to 75Mg per day. Can I try Lamictal while still of Effexor?
Posted by dreamerz on February 23, 2003, at 2:05:07
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK » dreamerz, posted by babak on February 22, 2003, at 22:26:11
Hi
I'm also on effexor and I took Lamictal with it.
Posted by babak on February 23, 2003, at 5:25:20
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK » babak, posted by dreamerz on February 23, 2003, at 2:05:07
Is it working?
Posted by dreamerz on February 23, 2003, at 14:30:06
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK » dreamerz, posted by babak on February 23, 2003, at 5:25:20
The effexor ? Yes.I got irritable on Lamictal (possible bipolar)-Also had an allergic reaction at the start on Lamictal with swollen lymph nodes but that was the docs fault.
Now on Neurontin and Depakote and effexor.
Posted by cybercafe on February 23, 2003, at 15:28:34
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK » babak, posted by dreamerz on February 23, 2003, at 14:30:06
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> The effexor ? Yes.
>
> I got irritable on Lamictal (possible bipolar)-Also had an allergic reaction at the start on Lamictal with swollen lymph nodes but that was the docs fault.
> Now on Neurontin and Depakote and effexor.question .. do you guys have private health insurance or pay for your private pdocs out of pocket? thanks
Posted by babak on February 23, 2003, at 17:26:09
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK » babak, posted by dreamerz on February 23, 2003, at 14:30:06
I have only partially responded to Effexor and one of the main side effects has been complete loss of libido.
I am not bipolar, no one has actually give me a diagnosis.NHS pay for my treatment i.e the government. But recently I have been thinking of going private and pay for it on my credit card until I either run out credit or get better so that I can work since I haven't been able to work for the last three years.
Does anyone know a good pdoc in London or Sussex area for treatment resistant depression?
Posted by dreamerz on February 24, 2003, at 12:55:13
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK, posted by cybercafe on February 23, 2003, at 15:28:34
National Heath Service--government--free.
Posted by dreamerz on February 24, 2003, at 13:02:09
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK, posted by babak on February 23, 2003, at 17:26:09
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> NHS pay for my treatment i.e the government. But recently I have been thinking of going private and pay for it on my credit card until I either run out credit or get better so that I can work since I haven't been able to work for the last three years.
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> Does anyone know a good pdoc in London or Sussex area for treatment resistant depression?The docs CAN help (eventually)..seems they only diagnose when the patient gets extremely ill i.e -dangerous to others and hospitalised.
Having the right doc is the problem--one who is willing to try the many meds available.
Keep trying ...I'm still trying..your doc also does private so you can get meds/help privately--ask him/her.
Also claim disability if you have no money...that's if you aren't already.
Take care.
Posted by cybercafe on February 24, 2003, at 13:57:21
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK » cybercafe, posted by dreamerz on February 24, 2003, at 12:55:13
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> National Heath Service--government--free.how bad is NHS now? i remember only being able to see a doc once a month, at best :(
Posted by dreamerz on February 24, 2003, at 15:00:00
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK, posted by cybercafe on February 24, 2003, at 13:57:21
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> > National Heath Service--government--free.
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> how bad is NHS now? i remember only being able to see a doc once a month, at best :(Every 6 weeks I see pdoc..for 10 minutes (if lucky) ..better than nothing I suppose.
Posted by babak on February 24, 2003, at 17:43:23
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK » cybercafe, posted by dreamerz on February 24, 2003, at 15:00:00
That is exactly how long I get. 10 minutes every 6 weeks although they are suppose to give you half an hour.
Every time I have seen a NHS pdoc, he/she couldn't wait to get rid of me.
I have now been referred to the "Affective Disorders Unit" in London. Are they any better?
Posted by dreamerz on February 24, 2003, at 18:07:22
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK » dreamerz, posted by babak on February 24, 2003, at 17:43:23
> That is exactly how long I get. 10 minutes every 6 weeks although they are suppose to give you half an hour.
> Every time I have seen a NHS pdoc, he/she couldn't wait to get rid of me.
> I have now been referred to the "Affective Disorders Unit" in London. Are they any better?Wow.. that's where I'm going (maudsly) as outpatient but many months away..seems they do that to find out what's wrong when docs are stumped..
Nowadays I feel like a burden because I don't fit into any specific illness--the docs make me feel like that--I can sense that they have given up.
Posted by cybercafe on February 25, 2003, at 0:14:15
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK » babak, posted by dreamerz on February 24, 2003, at 18:07:22
> > That is exactly how long I get. 10 minutes every 6 weeks although they are suppose to give you half an hour.
> > Every time I have seen a NHS pdoc, he/she couldn't wait to get rid of me.
> > I have now been referred to the "Affective Disorders Unit" in London. Are they any better?
>
> Wow.. that's where I'm going (maudsly) as outpatient but many months away..seems they do that to find out what's wrong when docs are stumped..
> Nowadays I feel like a burden because I don't fit into any specific illness--the docs make me feel like that--I can sense that they have given up.hmmm.... when i saw a doc private, he said most people go for private health insurance and get covered that way ...
have you heard anything about that route?btw... anyone tried to get something like disability allowance ?
Posted by babak on February 25, 2003, at 1:35:09
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK » babak, posted by dreamerz on February 24, 2003, at 18:07:22
That is exactly how I feel. As if they have given up with me and they just want to pass me on.
But why months away? Maudsly's waiting list is six weeks.
Posted by dreamerz on February 25, 2003, at 2:05:47
In reply to Re: Lamictal in UK » dreamerz, posted by babak on February 25, 2003, at 1:35:09
> That is exactly how I feel. As if they have given up with me and they just want to pass me on.
>
> But why months away? Maudsly's waiting list is six weeks.Well , now I'm confused , maybe it'll take that long to read my file : )
Also took a long time for me to be prescribed more than one med.
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