Posted by Karen_kay on December 16, 2003, at 14:14:47
In reply to Re: Quit the Topamax? » Karen_kay, posted by katia on December 14, 2003, at 16:13:26
Well, my memory is pretty severly impaired, so I don't really remember the combination of Lithium and Lamictal working for me too well. I remember I was pretty lethargic at the time and terrified to leave my house.
I understand what you are going through. /You get dx and you are like "Greta! Now they can "fix" me. It just isn't quite that simple. It does take a while to figure out which drug/s work/s for you and at which dosage. And whether you can handle the side effects. It can bring you down. But hang in there. Once you find the right cocktail, it makes all the difference in the world. And I strongly believe you will find the right cocktail. It just takes some time. Have you tried Lamictal with an AD? It is safe to take an AD with a mood stabilizer if you have stubborn depression. Some people can handle it. I was taking Lexapro with Lithium at one point, as well as Klonopin. It was a good combination for me at the time. It realy is trial and error. If you have a good supposrt system and you trust yourself to know the signs of hypomania and mania, why not try and antidepressant along with a mood stabilizer? It's something to ask your doctor about. If you aren't getting relief from depression, it is time to find a more aggressive approach. You should stick with an SSRI though, and Wellbutrin is suggested as the best for preventing a manic episode from occuring. Have you taken an AD in the past? With what results?
I'm not sure about hypothyroidism. I do know that there is medication you can take to help if you do develope it. This is a concern you should address with you doctor. I wish I knew more about it, so I could help you.
Are you happy with Lamictal?
Is you main problem now depression?
Why not suggest adding Wellbutrin to the Lamictal?I'm going to do some research on hypothyroid and direct another post when I catch something.
Thinking about you, Karen
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