Posted by catmint on December 20, 2002, at 2:30:23
In reply to Re: Lamictal for BP2 ; does it work fro you?, posted by Golf4 on December 19, 2002, at 16:24:22
Hello all,
I am on my second trial of Lamictal. The first time I started too high and ended up with a slight rash. I have been on only 2.5 mg. for a week now. I almost gave up on the third day because of awful irritability. Thank God that went away, now I feel good, no depressive symptoms for 4 days! I'm wondering if I'm am hypomanic, but my usual pattern is up for 3 days, down for many and this is different for sure. I have been feeling more normal than I have in years.
I'm amazed I am having a response at such a low dose. Is this a placebo effect?
Colin, it's great to hear that you are still having a good response! How did you know when to titrate up? So far I haven't felt the need to. Also, can I expect irritability for about 3 days right after I increase? What should I take to counteract this?
I am hopeful this is *THE* med for me.
For those of you who have not had a good response from Lamictal long term, are there other factors involved? I'm thinking that even though Lamictal is great for bipolar depression, I won't in any way stop exercising, or taking supplements.Amy
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