Posted by Ritch on March 8, 2002, at 9:22:55
In reply to Which better 4 cycling - LAMICTAL or DEPAKOTE?, posted by Janelle on March 7, 2002, at 22:18:48
> I'm having serious doubts about starting Lithium for my cycling, and the other two major meds I've heard of for this are Lamictal (I've tried it and it seemed to help) and Depakote (my original pdoc had suggested it but when I read about the possible hair loss side effect I freaked out and that's when she gave me Lamictal).
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> I'd appreciate any feedback on which of these might be considered more effective for cycling, although I do realize that responses vary widely from person to person, but perhaps there is a consensus about Lamictal or Depakote? Thanks.
Hi Janelle,Don't mean to turn this on its head, but do you think any of the antidepressants you are taking are causing most of the cycling? Maybe a lower dose of AD would help along with Lamictal or Depakote. I think I read a post of yours where you mentioned Effexor. Of all the AD's I have taken it triggered the most intense hypomania. Of course everybody is different. Have you had your TSH checked (for hypothyroidism)?
Mitch
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