Posted by gardenergirl on September 6, 2007, at 9:08:36
In reply to lithium vs. lamictal, posted by twinch42085 on September 5, 2007, at 19:25:06
I take both as adjuncts to Nardil. It wasn't until I added lithium that I really felt depression-free. So for me they are working together fine, at least it appears so. But I do wonder if I really need Lamictal, since the Lithium seems so effective. However, when I've tried to lower Lamictal, I get extremely irritable. For some reason, 125 mg Lamictal is just a horrible dose for me. I was horribly irritable going up to it and back down to it. 100 mg and 150 mg are fine. So I'd have to get through that phase at 125 to see if dropping it makes any difference to my mood. I wouldn't mind at all dropping a medication if I could, especially a brand-name one.
So bottom line, they are fine together for me, maybe even a very good combo, maybe unnecessary. Wish I knew more. But no harm with it for me, anyway.
gg
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