Posted by Tarquinius on January 28, 2009, at 21:15:43
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Caffeine - Relaxing effect, posted by Ceres on January 28, 2009, at 13:55:25
> Hi, Tarquinius
>
> When I started Lamictal years ago, I had a temporary relaxed feeling.
> I don't recall a stimulant connection. But, I've always craved & enjoyed coffee more when starting out relaxed.
> The ritual alone of sitting to have hot coffee is so nice (aesthetically & as emotional comfort) when I'm doing okay.
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> Do you think you'd have the same result though if you just added caffeine powder to a soft drink or did a nicotine patch? Maybe it's the nice blend of stimulant high without the jitters & agitation.
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> I used to do pots of coffee through out the day & sometimes it felt good or barely sustaining, & other times added to storminess.
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> I don't know if caffeine enhances the effects of certain drugs.
> -Glad you're feeling wellThose are all good points. Thanks for responding to my post. It does seem to have more of an effect while I have been on Lamictal though. I used to get quite jittery when I drank a lot of coffee before I took the Lamictal. I am curious what effect tea and a patch might have. This really could be psychosomatic. Still, it seems a bit weird.
I should mention I have bipolar II and BPD. maybe something specific about Lamictal and an interaction with the illness. Nonetheless, I have responded better to Lamictal than anything else, and I have been on so many different things over ten years.
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