Posted by rod on April 10, 2004, at 6:55:10
In reply to lamictal newbie - please introduce me !, posted by francesco on April 9, 2004, at 13:13:27
> This is my story in short. I have started Zoloft two weeks ago and I have experienced cycling, hypomania,irritability and hostility. Therefore I've decided to start Lamictal because all ADs I've tried have made feel this way (even when they have 'worked').
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> I have felt better from the very first day (that is to say today) and I'm very hopeful about this new treatment. I feel like I don't hate everyone anymore for no particular reason and this is what I hoped (ok, maybe it's just placebo effect ... is all this possibile from the very first day ???)
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> But I'm experiencing some side-effect which are boring and I'd like to know if they fade away with time or if you have something encouranging to say about this med.
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> side effects:
> mild headache (not boring)
> some agitation (without anxiety, not unpleasant and maybe Zoloft it's contributing)
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> some sleepiness at some point of the day which was so severe that I went to bed for half an hour
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> some ache in the bones (possible ?) and weakness
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> impaired concentration and memory (which were afwul also to begin because I have adhd ... but I think with Lamictal they are worse)
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> maybe also impaired motor coordination
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> worsening of pre-existing prostatits (does it make sense to anyone ?)
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> anyway, my mood is so good that I'm not thinking about quitting it ... any comment is very appreciated.
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> Thanks !
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I also had many side effects in the beginning, which *all* disappeared after some time.Good Luck!
Roland
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