Posted by SLS on May 20, 2008, at 11:54:09
In reply to Can even 50mgs gaurd against 'mixed episodes', posted by qbsbrown on May 20, 2008, at 11:18:24
DBC is exactly right about Lamictal, especially if it is your first time taking it. You might feel improved or hypomanic as a reaction to dosage increases. I do not think you can use a lower dosage of Lamictal based upon the presence of other drugs. 200mg is the mean effective dose per day. It is unlikely that you will feel steadily better until you reach that dosage. You can stop at each dosage incease to see if it "sticks" at a dosage lower than 200mg, but I must emphasize that it is important to recapture the antidepressant effect as soon as possible so that you do not miss the opportunity of having your brain be responsive to treatment.
- Scott
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