Posted by kregpark@yahoo.com on October 20, 2001, at 16:01:26
In reply to Re: lamictal vs neurontin? » Mair, posted by JohnX on October 16, 2001, at 23:44:34
Thanks JohnX! Interesting.
BTW, I also liked gabapentin for tapering down on Klonopin. Very effective for me.
I used to wonder about lamictal based on side effect profile.
Now seeing these posts I am gaining some interest.
(Also I want to query anyone who has used aricept).Anyway, thanks for the good info.
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> Pros/Cons:
>
> Lamictal:
> - statistically better antidepressant
> - more likely to be neutral or stimulating with
> respect to energy.
> - good for tinnitus from Wellbutrin
> - potential for a rash.
> - Need to titrate the dose very slowly over
> 1-2 months to hit a therapeutic does
> - Once a day dosing after a few weeks.
>
> Neurontin:
> - Probably better for anxiety
> - Potential for foggy thinking/tired.
> - Can bump the dose rapidly.
> - Statistically not as good an antidepressant.
> More a mood stabilizer.
> - 2-3 times a day dosing.
>
> I've taken both and liked them.
> I use lamictal to treat my bp 2.
> I used Neurontin for about 1 month
> to treat Klonopin withdrawal symptoms.
>
> Everyone's experience may very, but I
> hope I covered the bases in terms of
> trends fairly well.
>
> -john
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