Posted by JohnL on January 12, 2000, at 1:52:00
In reply to Re: John L. depression "cycling" , posted by Peter on January 11, 2000, at 12:04:06
> Hey John L: We sound very similar. I have had the same "cycling" experiences on Prozac, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Remeron, and Clomiprimine. For one day on Zoloft I felt the best I have ever felt! Lithium and Depakote did not really work as mood stabilizers/anti-depressants. So as per above post I am trying Lamictal. Are you still taking it: dosage? If not, why did you stop? Have you found anything else that has worked for you? Thanks! PeterHi Peter. I still take Lamictal, but only 25mg. The highest I've been in dose was 150mg. I was prescribed Lithium a few months ago, but it was too intense. Since then I've learned from Dr Bob's Tips there may seen some negative interaction between Lamictal and Lithium taken together. Now with Lamictal down to 25mg I'm trying 600mg Lithium for a few weeks. It seems rather mild this time. No benefits yet in the first week. I don't have high hopes.
Lamictal didn't do anything for my primary symptoms of apathy/anhedonia. But it did make my days smooth. No worries of doom and gloom days. None of those sporadic euphoric days either. It does work very well as a mood stabilizer for me. Perhaps my dose was never high enough. The side effects were so mild or nonexistent that getting to a higher dose would have been easy. Anyway, glad you're trying Lamictal. I hope your doc has warned you not to increase dose faster than 25mg a week. Other than that, I hope it works out real well for you. JohnL
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