Posted by Joe Bloe on February 21, 2007, at 16:16:15
My pdoc wanted me to add 25 mgs of Lamictal to my daily Prozac 20 mgs and Adderall XR 20 mgs. After much reluctance, I finally agreed.
Since starting lamictal 5 days ago, I feel my depression has improved significantly, but I began to experience many problems with concentration, memory recall, and even speaking. My career is dependent on strong memory recall and speaking in front of others in pressure situations. I've already been embarrassed in front of colleagues because of a zombie-like feeling.
I spoke with my pdoc and he said that what I was feeling was most likely NOT from the Lamictal because it doesn't work so quickly, and that what I was feeling could really be from anything, but was probably from my anxiety/obsessive thoughts about meds. He said to stop the Lamictal for the time being.
I'm sure he thought that even if my side effects were all in my mind, they are still "side effects" that are having a negative impact on my life.
But any thoughts on whether these quick effects/side effects are possible or is it all in my mind or due to some other factor, as my pdoc suggested?
poster:Joe Bloe
thread:734880
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