Posted by orbital on March 25, 2010, at 23:42:54
In reply to Re: Adding Lamictal - having serious doubts! » orbital, posted by morganator on March 25, 2010, at 23:03:37
You definitely make a good points, Morganator. I've looked into Rhodiola in the past, but it's unavailable where I live. Not sure about taking lithium..
I'll stick to the Lamictal until my next appt. next week, and ask my pdoc for further clarification. I have a feeling that this whole stint will be short lived, but I might as well give it a go.
Truth be told, at this point I just wish I could dump my whole medicine cabinet down the toilet and move on - join the club, huh. Maybe someday.
I really appreciate your feedback :) Thanks.
> I personally think your doctor is making a mistake by starting you on lamictal. Sorry if this gives you an anxiety.
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> Lamictal should be used in severe cases or as a last resort. This was not the case with you as you said you had been doing much better.
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> Lamictal just is not one of those drugs you throw into the mix as an adjunct to help you get from 75 percent to 100 percent better, IMHO. There are too many other options out there that may actually be good for your brain and body. Why take something that is depleting your body of essential nutrients and requires supplementation?
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> You already said you are experiencing weird things like hot flashes. I can suggest a few things that I can almost guarantee will not give you these kinds of side effects. These things not only may improve your mental health, but they may actually nourish and protect your brain and body, something Lamictal will NOT do.
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> Much better alternatives to Lamictal would be low dose Lithium and Rhodiola Rosea. Why mess with your brain if you don't have to?
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