Posted by utopizen on July 13, 2004, at 15:29:12
In reply to Re: Lamictal: could someone give me a briefing?, posted by TJO on July 13, 2004, at 12:54:44
thanks for the info. My therapist joked when I asked if "rapid cycling" could refer to daily ups and downs.I was weeping early today, but then got happy just an hour later. And it comes and goes like I have no control in my life..
I'm male, with social anxiety, ADD, depression, and possible bipolar,
> Hi.
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> > The idea is I'm a mixed bipolar, which explains a lot. I go from depression to elation multiple times throughout the day.
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> This is called ultradian rapid cyclicity. It is exceedingly rare. Such mood lability over the course of a single day is usually a component of another diagnosis.
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> Are you male or female? Forgive me my terrible memory.
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> > My one concern is, sleepiness. Does it become activating after awhile, or is it going to make me feel like I felt on Neurontin at 1600mg or more-- borderline mental retardation experiences.
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> > I hope it's activating, but this is one drug I know nothing about. It takes weeks to work, right? Anyone notice some help from it? thanks!
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> It can be very activating. I haven't seen too many people complain of sedation. Lamictal can produce its activating and antidepressant effects early in treatment (2 weeks) and at low dosages (50mg). You know about the gradual dosage increases and the rash, of course.
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> - Scott
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