Posted by SLS on September 1, 2005, at 7:02:04
In reply to TRI-LEPTAL???, posted by snapper on September 1, 2005, at 0:04:41
> How long can can I expect for its' effects to start showing up? I just started taking it on Mon 8-29-05. 300mg a.m. and 600mg hs.... I know everyone is different but just a general Idea of steady state level and other things to look for.
> Thanks
> Snapper
I tried Trileptal a few months ago in addition to the antidepressants I was already taking. I experienced an antidepressant effect at 600mg at the end of the first week, which became even stronger at 900mg. For me, this therapeutic effect only lasted a week or so, but I thought Tileptal was going to be my magic pill. Arghh.My guess is that if you are looking for Trileptal to act as an antidepressant, you ought to give 900mg another two weeks before trying to go higher. If, however, you are looking for a mood stabilizer to prevent rapid cycling, it would take longer to have a robust anticycling effect. It might take months at a higher dosage for this to happen. In this case, I think I would continue to gradually titrate the Trileptal with the goal of discovering the highest dosage you can tolerate and continue your trial from there.
Trileptal is a good drug. I wish you luck with it.
- Scott
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