Posted by SLS on April 16, 2002, at 21:53:17
In reply to Re: high-dose Lamictal: why not?, posted by Mondeo on April 16, 2002, at 9:23:14
> hey SLS
Hi Mondeo.
> well,as far as Unipolar depr.treated with Mood S.there ARE already a few articles and if you consider it so much important,I may try to find them for you,
I would like to see them. I would be happy if they worked for both bipolar and unipolar.
> BUT anyway knowing that some and certain BP3 or BP4 are a result of AD's long term administration,it worth reconsidering this aspect,too.
What are the definitions of BP3 and BP4?
One of my doctors said that I am the BP3. This is a diagnosis proposed to be added to the DSM-V manual. I am always depressed. I become manic only as a reaction to medication. I have never experienced spontaneous remissions or manias. I am taking Lamictal 300mg. It helps slightly with depression. However, it did not prevent Nardil from causing mania in me. (Actually, it was the abrupt discontinuation of Nardil that caused the mania).
> Normally in this case such an administration would be targeting another aspect,the one of prophylactic,while in the case of BP2,it(Lamictal,for instance) works first as a treatment med,mainly targetting the depr.phase,allowing to avoid AD.s
I don't know. I have not seen many people with depression respond well and continuously to Lamictal monotherapy. I could be wrong.
For me, Lamictal does nothing unless I am taking a tricyclic. Conversely, a tricyclic does nothing for me unless I am taking Lamictal.
> celexa is a good med.,but it has the risks,too as described above ; I haven't have better results(almost free of side effects than with it,but I consider making a very good switch to Lamictal and I dare to suggest you the same ; be aware of the fact that in general and in MY case,too you may have to reach(slowly,very slowly)dosages of 300mg and even up to 500-600,in case you won't have any side effects.
I will consider Celexa if Nardil does not work.
Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions.
Sincerely,
Scott
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