Posted by Sheilac on October 2, 2012, at 6:03:49
In reply to Re: Not so sure about sweet spot... » sheilac, posted by phidippus on October 1, 2012, at 23:12:24
Eric, I totally understand about stopping Lamictal. The itchy gums and sore throat are weird. I am taking 600mg Trileptal and feeling so much better - stable finally! Maybe in time I can climb to 900mg. Right now my morning 300mg Trileptal makes me sleepy.
If I stop Lamictal I HAVE to replace it with an antidepressant. Otherwise I get very depressed on Trileptal.
Yesterday I was tired from morning Trileptal so I took 5mg of Adderall, which tore up my stomach and had me running to the bathroom. Not sure Adderall is best route out of depression.
Did I mention that Lamictal makes me crazy hungry? I crave carbs and eat like a nut. Gained 10 lbs since Lamictal. I know it's rare, but it can happen.
I have thought of trying Wellbutrin again - low dose going up slowly. In the past Wellbutrin has made me manic, aggressive, mean.
Love Trileptal stability. Now that I am feeling stable could I tolerate Wellbutrin or will it always make me manic? Or would I just have use Wellbutrin and keep upping Trileptal until I can take both meds?
Can't take SSRIs. Don't want the trouble of MAOIs.
Your opinions
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