Posted by Cindylou on April 8, 2002, at 20:24:53
In reply to HELP! Switching from Lamictal to Depakote, posted by Janelle on March 30, 2002, at 2:21:29
Hi Janelle,
I know we've posted back and forth before (or at least within the same thread), but I don't recall remembering how SIMILAR we are in med reactions --"VERY sensitive to meds, even tiny doses" is exactly what I experience.
And my experience with Lamictal was exactly the same as well -- while I titrated up the agitation was almost unbearable. Serzone helped with that, and Klonapin helped a little -- but mostly helped me sleep.
I'm interested in hearing how Depakote works for you, if you have made the switch yet. You may have posted since this message -- I am catching up from being away (again.)
Take care,
cindy> Well, ever since I began titrating up on the Lamictal (I'm VERY sensitive to meds, even tiny doses - argh!) I have become increasingly anxious and agitated to such an extreme point I've been scared I was going to *lose it*. Anyway, given no other changes in my meds, the pdoc thinks the Lamictal (perhaps in combo with the Effexor) may be setting me off.
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> SOOOOOOOOO, I'm off the Lamictal and will start Depakote tomorrow.
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> Could one/some of you brilliant people here explain the BASIC difference(s) between these two meds - how each one works, each one's side effects. I really need a comparison of the two please! Thanks very much.
poster:Cindylou
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