Posted by JohnX on October 7, 2001, at 5:34:10
In reply to Lamictal Question, posted by Mr. Scott on October 6, 2001, at 7:10:01
> Does anyone know the spproximate effective dose range for Lamictal in Bipolar, or Bipolar 2 people. At least ehere one may begin to enter the therapeutic zone?
>
> Also, Anyone had any GOOD experience with the drug for depression and or bipolar 2?
>
> ScottLamictal has a pretty good track record of
treating flavors of bipolar. It is anecdotally
a good anti-depressant, eliminating in many
cases the need for anti-depressant add on meds
that other mood-stabilizer sometimes require.I take 150 mg/day and it has been the best
medication I have found for my bipolar ii.
I like it because it has no side effects for me.
Unfortunately you have to dose it really
slow to get upto that 100-400 mg therapeutic
range, it took me 2 months to get to the
therapeutic dose. This is required to avoid
the one major downside of Lamictal: the darn
potential for rash. If you are in a deep depression and
need quicker relief, you may want to start with
more conventional meds.-john
poster:JohnX
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