Posted by BryanII on November 6, 2006, at 16:03:41
In reply to Lamictal, when will it ever work?, posted by tensor on November 5, 2006, at 6:15:00
Tensor,
Patience is my least favorite virtue (even worse that moderation), but it was really justified for Lamictal.
My response ratcheted up, with gains followed by backsliding. It was only after reaching 200 mg (at about 2 months) that I had really sustained improvement.
I was surprised at continued improvement over the next five weeks at the same 200 mg dose. Gradual, subtle, but essential to getting back to work. Motivation, initiation, and reasonably sharp thinking only picked up 10 weeks after starting lamictal. I thought I would never make it and despaired quite often along the way. Depression and fatigue derailed my career for about 6 years and this is as well and productive as I have been since 1997. Nowhere near what I once was, but still an amazing improvement. I hope it lasts.
So, patience (don't scream!) and good luck.
Bryan
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