Posted by bulldog2 on May 26, 2010, at 15:49:11
In reply to Re: Marplan update thread 5/19 » ed_uk2010, posted by SLS on May 26, 2010, at 13:15:09
> > Do you think that there's a chance that certain of your symptoms are aggravated by meds?
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> Lamictal might be adding to the memory and cognitive impairments that my depression produces. Other than that, I can't think of anything.
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> For the past three days, I have noticed an improvement. Although subtle, it is unmistakable. This may not be terribly meaningful, though. With a new drug, I often experience this sort of response that lasts 1-3 days and then disappears. It usually occurs 10-13 days after beginning treatment. That is where I am right now. I am trying not to get my hopes up at this point, but it is difficult. I tend to be an optimist.
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> - ScottPossibly you could convince your p-doc to let you go to 90 mg? I once read a article where an opinion was rendered that part of the problem with marplan is the 60 mg limit is to low and leads to the impression that the drug is weak.
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