Posted by chemist on May 12, 2004, at 22:58:10
In reply to Re: Question for chemist or anyone re: AD poop-out » chemist, posted by sac on May 12, 2004, at 19:28:35
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> I went up to 200 mgs. of Lamictal for 4 weeks and I did not have any improvement in my depression only I was more agitated so I backed down to 150mg. Currently on 150 mgs. Lamictal, 20 mgs. Prozac and 10mg. Serax (as needed).that's what i wanted to know, i.e., how much lamictal...how's about going down on prozac and back up to 200 on the lamictal? is that an option you have tried? you are fighting antidepressant vs. mood stabilizer (of questionable efficacy, but the positive aspects seem to indicate it is the real deal), and you seem to be overly-stimulated, which means that the lamictal is either ineffective for manic cycles OR may be inducing them in concert with the prozac. not uncommon at all for an AD + mood stabilizer, but clearly not working as planned. is the diagnosis definitive, and have you treid lamictal in conjunction with a primary mood-stabilizer, e.g. lithium or depakote or even tegretol? all the best, chemist
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