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Posted by tensor on March 3, 2008, at 1:32:37
I tried Lamictal once for recurring MDD, didn't help, now I'm afraid i didn't give it enough time. I didn't stay long at 200mg. Is it there anyone with unipolar depression that gains anything from being on Lamictal or are the benefits shown only in bipolar people?
I'm also thinking of modafinil, I need something for my fatigue fast, I've searched the forums, but as always there are mixed results, can only try to know if it will work.
My T3 trial is a failure - and will probably end next week, took a blood test this morning for T3, T4 and TSH, will meet pdoc next monday. Think I will ask for Lamictal once more and modafinil for fatigue. If I was to try an AP, which one would be the first to try?Thanks, you're the best.
/Mattias
Posted by polarbear206 on March 3, 2008, at 9:56:55
In reply to LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD, posted by tensor on March 3, 2008, at 1:32:37
> I tried Lamictal once for recurring MDD, didn't help, now I'm afraid i didn't give it enough time. I didn't stay long at 200mg. Is it there anyone with unipolar depression that gains anything from being on Lamictal or are the benefits shown only in bipolar people?
> I'm also thinking of modafinil, I need something for my fatigue fast, I've searched the forums, but as always there are mixed results, can only try to know if it will work.
> My T3 trial is a failure - and will probably end next week, took a blood test this morning for T3, T4 and TSH, will meet pdoc next monday. Think I will ask for Lamictal once more and modafinil for fatigue. If I was to try an AP, which one would be the first to try?
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> Thanks, you're the best.
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> /Mattias
Cycling MDD? Sounds like a subtype of bipolar. What exactly are your symptoms? Lamictal works well in combination with an AD. Sounds as if you need an activating AD for you fatigue. I take effexor and Lamictal. When I hit 200mg, life felt normal for once in years. Still going strong. Been on it for eight years now.PB
Posted by tensor on March 3, 2008, at 11:04:27
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD » tensor, posted by polarbear206 on March 3, 2008, at 9:56:55
Well, I have periods when I'm depressed and I have periods of having more energy, when I get things done. The periods can last from a few day to a few weeks. Maybe cyclothymia, but with severe depressive episodes, like not being able to work.
When you say an activating AD, can yo give me an example? I think Remeron is me making tired at 30mg, I think I was better off at 15mg. I can't remember how it was being on Lamictal, but as an anitconvulsant it sure aint activating. In theory, Lamictal + Remeron should be a powerful combo, unfortunately it didn't turn out be IRL. Can you remember how long it took for you before it started to work?/Mattias
> Cycling MDD? Sounds like a subtype of bipolar. What exactly are your symptoms? Lamictal works well in combination with an AD. Sounds as if you need an activating AD for you fatigue. I take effexor and Lamictal. When I hit 200mg, life felt normal for once in years. Still going strong. Been on it for eight years now.
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Posted by polarbear206 on March 3, 2008, at 11:24:15
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD » polarbear206, posted by tensor on March 3, 2008, at 11:04:27
> Well, I have periods when I'm depressed and I have periods of having more energy, when I get things done. The periods can last from a few day to a few weeks. Maybe cyclothymia, but with severe depressive episodes, like not being able to work.
> When you say an activating AD, can yo give me an example? I think Remeron is me making tired at 30mg, I think I was better off at 15mg. I can't remember how it was being on Lamictal, but as an anitconvulsant it sure aint activating. In theory, Lamictal + Remeron should be a powerful combo, unfortunately it didn't turn out be IRL. Can you remember how long it took for you before it started to work?
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> > Cycling MDD? Sounds like a subtype of bipolar. What exactly are your symptoms? Lamictal works well in combination with an AD. Sounds as if you need an activating AD for you fatigue. I take effexor and Lamictal. When I hit 200mg, life felt normal for once in years. Still going strong. Been on it for eight years now.
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>Ditto. I had the same symptoms. Everyone is different as far as how long for a therapeutic response. It was pretty early I got a lift, however it can fade somewhat until you hit your dose. Have you ever tried effexor? Targets both neurotransmitters. What else were you taking when you tried Lamictal before?
PB
Posted by tensor on March 3, 2008, at 11:38:06
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD » tensor, posted by polarbear206 on March 3, 2008, at 11:24:15
I took it with Remeron, I'm not really sure if I had anything else at that time. Yeah I have tried Effexor as monotheray many years ago, remember I had very annoying side effects on it, one thing I remember is that I sweated so much at night that when I woke the bed was completely wet, and I'm not talking about a few wet spots here and there, the sheets were soaking in sweat. Perhaps due to the extremely vivid dreams I had on Effexor.
Not sure what to do now./Mattias
Posted by polarbear206 on March 3, 2008, at 12:04:43
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD » polarbear206, posted by tensor on March 3, 2008, at 11:38:06
> I took it with Remeron, I'm not really sure if I had anything else at that time. Yeah I have tried Effexor as monotheray many years ago, remember I had very annoying side effects on it, one thing I remember is that I sweated so much at night that when I woke the bed was completely wet, and I'm not talking about a few wet spots here and there, the sheets were soaking in sweat. Perhaps due to the extremely vivid dreams I had on Effexor.
> Not sure what to do now.
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> /MattiasMy next option was to try an MAOI. Have you? Good for atypical symptoms, one being hypersomnic in the depression phase. There has been a comeback with these drugs, and have greatly helped those when all else fails. Can be taken in combo with mood stabilizers.
PB
Posted by tensor on March 3, 2008, at 12:23:43
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD » tensor, posted by polarbear206 on March 3, 2008, at 12:04:43
MAOIs are not used here, I have never heard a pdoc mention them anyway. Only moclobemide is listed, which I don't think I have heard something positive about yet.
Maybe modafinil?
/Mattias
Posted by Polarbear206 on March 3, 2008, at 13:50:32
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD » polarbear206, posted by tensor on March 3, 2008, at 12:23:43
> MAOIs are not used here, I have never heard a pdoc mention them anyway. Only moclobemide is listed, which I don't think I have heard something positive about yet.
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> Maybe modafinil?
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> /Mattias
How long and at what dose of effexor did you take. You may of had a different response and be able to tolerate it if you took a lower dose in combination with lamictal.PB
Posted by Phillipa on March 3, 2008, at 13:54:57
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD, posted by Polarbear206 on March 3, 2008, at 13:50:32
MAO's may be coming back on babble but my pdoc laughs at me when mention them. Have only heard of one doc in this area that uses them. And then only in the most treatment resistant patients. Polarbear you have posted as being a nurse so okay to mention it is it in the hospitals you work at? Love Phillipa
Posted by bulldog2 on March 3, 2008, at 14:25:12
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD » Polarbear206, posted by Phillipa on March 3, 2008, at 13:54:57
> MAO's may be coming back on babble but my pdoc laughs at me when mention them. Have only heard of one doc in this area that uses them. And then only in the most treatment resistant patients. Polarbear you have posted as being a nurse so okay to mention it is it in the hospitals you work at? Love Phillipa
I think one of my special pedicures would make you feel much better.
Posted by bulldog2 on March 3, 2008, at 14:41:09
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD, posted by bulldog2 on March 3, 2008, at 14:25:12
> > MAO's may be coming back on babble but my pdoc laughs at me when mention them. Have only heard of one doc in this area that uses them. And then only in the most treatment resistant patients. Polarbear you have posted as being a nurse so okay to mention it is it in the hospitals you work at? Love Phillipa
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> I think one of my special pedicures would make you feel much better.That message was meant for Phillipe. Hope you are feeling better. Kisses on your soft soles.
Posted by tensor on March 3, 2008, at 15:01:51
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD, posted by Polarbear206 on March 3, 2008, at 13:50:32
I think I went up 225mg/day for 6-7 weeks. I could try to add it to Remeron, but I'm not sure, it also made me anorgasmic and impotent.
/Mattias
Posted by Phillipa on March 3, 2008, at 20:23:09
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD, posted by bulldog2 on March 3, 2008, at 14:41:09
I've missed you doing my nails and had to do my own pedicure before surgery. Love Phillipa
Posted by tensor on March 4, 2008, at 1:18:46
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL - For cycling MDD » bulldog2, posted by Phillipa on March 3, 2008, at 20:23:09
I have a long time suspecting clonazepam being a co-factor in making me depressive. If I was to remove clon from my regime, and instead add Lamictal as an antideprssant would it do anything for my SA? Or do you have suggestions for a med that would both have a strong antidepressant property as well as having at least some anti-anxiety properties? MAOIs excluded but I'm open for pretty much any other class.
/Mattias
Posted by bulldog2 on March 4, 2008, at 10:06:21
In reply to LAMICTAL, effective at all for SA? » Phillipa, posted by tensor on March 4, 2008, at 1:18:46
> I have a long time suspecting clonazepam being a co-factor in making me depressive. If I was to remove clon from my regime, and instead add Lamictal as an antideprssant would it do anything for my SA? Or do you have suggestions for a med that would both have a strong antidepressant property as well as having at least some anti-anxiety properties? MAOIs excluded but I'm open for pretty much any other class.
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> /MattiasI believe you may be right that clonazepam can contribute to depression.I use this med and have found this to be true. But that's a sign the dose is to high and simply reducing the dose can take away that side effect.Remember it's a strong benzo. I believe 1 mg clonaxepam equals 10 mg valium.
Posted by Phillipa on March 4, 2008, at 18:37:18
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL, effective at all for SA?, posted by bulldog2 on March 4, 2008, at 10:06:21
Didn't affect me in the same way we can talk about that. Tensor you have so many different meds where you are. Frankly I'd try the lamictal as for me only ad's just give me more anxiety except for luvox something wierd with my chemistry and that med. Good luck. Love Phillipa
Posted by elanor roosevelt on March 14, 2008, at 23:09:57
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL, effective at all for SA? » bulldog2, posted by Phillipa on March 4, 2008, at 18:37:18
does Lamictal often have negative side effects on one's sex life?
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