Posted by orbital on March 25, 2010, at 9:33:37
Last week my pdoc suddenly suggested adding Lamictal to my current Lexapro + Klonopin regime. She told me that she was "very pleased" with my progress (unipolar depression almost gone, anxiety under control)... and that Lamictal might give me an extra boost. I've been seeing her for 5 years now, and this was totally unexpected, as she's not big on polypharmacy.
I've been on 25 mg for a week, and I'm supposed to bump up to 50 mg. No side effects, and my sleep has improved.
However, I'm wondering if it's worth it. I was doing quite well without this med... so why mess with things?
Pdoc obviously thinks there's a chance I'd get an added benefit, otherwise she wouldn't have suggested it.
I guess I'm just confused and a bit weary of ending up taking a bazillion unnecessary meds (why didn't she come up with this when I *really* needed a "boost").
I'd really appreciate any thoughts and feedback..
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