Posted by JohnL on August 15, 2001, at 18:21:30
In reply to Help! LAMICTAL and increasing ANXIETY??!??, posted by Janelle on August 15, 2001, at 16:57:39
> Well, going the "low and slow" route, I'm finally up to the minimal therapeutic dose of Lamictal and holding my other meds "constant" (no changes so pdoc and I can see what Lamictal is or isn't doing unto itself), I feel "better" as far as depression goes, but seem more anxious and have lost the assertiveness which I had developed while on Paxil (long term). I think my pdoc plans for me to continue to increase Lamictal (I have an appointment in a few days), but frankly I'm apprehensive about it. Of course, I will mention all this to the doc, but I'm wondering if anyone out there has experienced a rise in anxiety or fearfulness on a therapeutic dose of Lamictal??? Thanks.
> -JanelleLamictal actually has some effect on boosting dopamine, which could be one of the mechanisims by which it is helpful for depression, but also a mechanism of causing unwanted anxiety. I don't have any literature on this, but that's what my psychiatrist told me. Based on your experience so far, it makes sense.
John
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