Posted by zero on April 17, 2002, at 23:40:27
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL usage for soft Bipolarity(BP2) » zero, posted by Emme on April 17, 2002, at 12:32:01
Emme,
Thanks for your post.After a few days using the Seroquel, I'm finding it really knocks down the stimulation/activation even better than Topamax or Neurontin.
I'm also finding myself a bit wiped out in the morning from the 25mg.
'Cause of that, I was contemplating trying a half tablet (12.5mg) of Seroquel at bedtime (as I see you've been doing). That, and maybe add a touch more the following day if I need it (I've gotten pretty good w. a single edge razor blade - pill cutting expertise, that is).
Good to hear the stimulating/activating effects of Lamictal tend to lessen over time.
It sure has nice mood lifting properties. Feeling not depressed and not hypomanic either, for the first time in a long time.
Take care,
zero> Hi Zero,
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> I also found it really stimulating at first. Some of that seems to have simmered down. It sounds like your doctor is giving you lots of ammo to help with the stimulating properties. About the Seroquel, I find it helpful. I'm using 12.5 mg. I get drowsy about an hour after taking it and I sleep through the night. I don't necessarily need it every single night, but I use it more nights than not. Also, on days when I've been wildly anxious and neurontin and klonopin didn't help enough, a couple of crumbs (literally) of seroquel really helped. You may have to experiment a few nights to find the best dosage that helps but doesn't leave you too tired in the morning.
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> cheers,
> Emme
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> > Hi Emme,
> > I'm BP2 also. Am starting Lamictal and finding it VERY stimulating/activating (but helping w. depression already).
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> > I've been taking low-dose Klonopin & Topamax, and my new doc is adding Neurontin and 25mg. Seroquel at bedtime to help me tolerate the Lamictal. Unsure about the Seroquel. Just wondering if it helps you, and what your "dash" of a dose might be.
> > Hope you are doing well,
> > zero
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