Posted by Chris A. on April 4, 2000, at 11:06:09
In reply to Re: Favorite Mood Stabilizers To Noa, posted by Chris A. on April 3, 2000, at 23:53:35
Noa,
I took lamotrigene (Lamictal) at least two years without side effects. Dubovsky did question whether it might not help my mood when in mixed states, as meds with AD properties tend to make it worse. I quit taking it to start ECT. When in a pure depressive state, it is still at the top of my list along with deprenyl. One in three thousand adults develop the serious necrotic rash. The risk is much higher in children. I wouldn't argue with the slow titration one bit. There is no mention in the 2000 PDR of complaints of alopecia, and they do have to list everything that's been remotely reported, whether there is any indication of of causal relationship or not. From what you had shared about yourself, it seemed to me that it would be a good one to try. If if makes you feel any better, I I Didn't care for Lithium either, although it's probably helped more people that any other psychotropic med ever.The first I'd heard of hair loss on Lamictal was from Amanda on this list. Please don't let the fear factor deprive you of trying what is a good solid med.Godspeed,
Chris A.
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