Posted by jay on September 3, 2002, at 23:52:43
In reply to Re: Medication experiences for hypomania/bi-polar II, posted by Peter S. on September 3, 2002, at 18:27:02
> I've been taking Lamictal and Neurontin together for a while. When I first started taking Lamictal, the effect was almost immediate. I felt better more consistantly than I've ever felt. I noticed a drop after a week so I increased the dosage. I am finally up to 600mg and 900-1200 mg of Neurontin. I have'nt yet figured out these meds. I seem to crash for a couple of days and then it works. I take 400 mg of Lamictal in the a.m. plus 300 mg of Neurontin. I notice the effect in about an hour. It is an energized, wired feeling- not exactly anti-depressant but speedy. I actually find it a little unpleasant, but it is definitely an improvement over straight depression. I've experimented with Carbamazipine but this doesn't seem to help with the cycles. Someone said depakote is useful- maybe I'll try it.
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> Anyway this combination is the best thing I've found. It doesn't work consistantly, but at least it works. There are no side effects at all which is great.
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> PeterHi Peter:
Do you only take the Neurontin once a day? (I couldn't quite tell from your post.) It is a med with a very short half-life, meaning it only stays in your system for a fraction of the day. Please let us know...and regardless I am sure we can figure out a plan.
Best wishes
Jay
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