Posted by SLS on September 28, 2001, at 22:06:39
In reply to Re: Started Geodon, off Zyprexa--scott, posted by Roo on September 28, 2001, at 14:29:59
> Scott--
>
> How do you like Lamictal? I just started it. Got
> the rash last time I tried it, but we're starting
> very low and slow this time.
Hi Roo.I have yet to hear of someone who cannot avoid the rash-reaction by titrating Lamictal slowly in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Lamictal has produced a mild antidepressant effect for me that has been stable at 300mg/day. For many people, it is a very "clean" drug as it tends not to produce any side effects. You might notice a bit of trouble with memory early on, but it is not nearly as disruptive to cognition as the other anticonvulsant mood-stabilizers. I see that it is now used to treat both bipolar and unipolar depression. I think Lamictal is well worthwhile to explore fully. The average effective dosage seems to be around 200mg, with a range of between 100mg - 300mg.
Good luck.
- Scott
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