Posted by undopaminergic on December 21, 2020, at 10:59:59
In reply to Riluzole instead of Lamotrigine?, posted by Englishman006! on December 21, 2020, at 6:30:36
> Hi everyone,
Hi.
> I can no longer tolerate Lamotrigine because it give me facial hyperpigmentation or melasma. It works great for my mood but the dark patches on my face are getting worse. I know it's not listed as a side effect but when I came off it for around 6 months my face cleared up.
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> I was wondering whether I could swap it for Riluzole. Has anyone had any experience with this drug?
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> I suffer with:
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> Social anxiety
> Major depression
> Adhd (inattentive type)
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> I take:
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> Lamotrigine
> Dexamphetamine
> Prozac
> Mirtazapine
> Low dose amisulpride
> memantine
> some salt and pepper!
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> Thanks in advance
>
> ShaunThis is one drug I haven't tried. I think it is worth trying, but I don't think it is exactly a replacement for lamotrigine.
How much memantine are you taking?
A few drugs that come to mind as also worth a try are fluphenthixol (low dose, <2 mg), vortioxetine, and lurasidone. Buprenorphine too! It helped my ADD especially.
-undopaminergic
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