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Posted by woolav on May 16, 2005, at 18:53:04
For those who have bp2, how much would a good dose of lamictal be to control the cycles? I take 250 mg daily and it isnt working. Do ppl take 300-400 mg of that or do you need to augment it with something else. (yes, i am thinking lithium) I will never take depoke or zyprexa...
Thanks
S
Posted by D minor on May 16, 2005, at 21:18:15
In reply to 1 last Question before my appt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, posted by woolav on May 16, 2005, at 18:53:04
Why won't you take Depakote? Its a pretty good one?
dm
Posted by woolav on May 17, 2005, at 8:06:09
In reply to Re: 1 last Question before my appt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, posted by D minor on May 16, 2005, at 21:18:15
I took Depokote years ago and it caused alot of weight gain and other side effects. Im scard to try it again....
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S
Posted by PM80 on May 17, 2005, at 10:48:27
In reply to 1 last Question before my appt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, posted by woolav on May 16, 2005, at 18:53:04
Just a thought: It's always good to remain open-minded about whatever your doc prescribes. It sounds like anticonvulsants may not be for you, but don't be concerned if your doc prescribes something off-label. My doc was dead-on with what she prescribed for my case and I am not on lithium - never have been. And, fyi, lithium is just as bad and worse then Depakote on average for weight gain. Although obviously, everyone reacts differently to different things. Just be very forthcoming with your doc. He/she may be looking for certain symptoms to help identify which drug/drugs are right for you. Also a thought: is the lamictal doing anything for you? If it isn't, you either should be on something else all-together or you need a different dose. Definitely discuss this with your doc.
Posted by Maxime on May 18, 2005, at 19:34:52
In reply to 1 last Question before my appt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, posted by woolav on May 16, 2005, at 18:53:04
Have you tried Tegretol? Topomax?
Maxime
> For those who have bp2, how much would a good dose of lamictal be to control the cycles? I take 250 mg daily and it isnt working. Do ppl take 300-400 mg of that or do you need to augment it with something else. (yes, i am thinking lithium) I will never take depoke or zyprexa...
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> Thanks
> S
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