Posted by orbital on March 25, 2010, at 18:24:50
In reply to Re: Adding Lamictal - having serious doubts! » orbital, posted by SLS on March 25, 2010, at 13:07:41
> Did you think that you needed a boost? Why would your doctor think that you did?
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> - ScottHi Scott,
To be honest, after years of med trials, I was content with my Lexapro-Klonopin regime. Off-label Lamictal use had never crossed my mind. So, no, until my pdoc suggested adding lamotrigine, I didn't think I needed a boost - or rather, I thought I'd run out of options.
I should add that my depression, though severe, is technically situational, as it was triggered by several traumas in my past. Though meds got me out of the hole, I still rely heavily on therapy, peer support, etc for treatment.
I'm going to ask my pdoc about her rationale for adding Lamictal - right now, I'm guessing that she wants to make sure we've tried absolutely *everything* before settling on any given regime?
Thanks, Scott :)
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