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Posted by shurtlaj on June 4, 2003, at 23:31:27
This is a difficult post for me. I will try to keep my message/question on one specific topic as to avoid a big convoluted mess of thoughts caused by depression or whatever the hell it is I have. I guess I'm just curious if there is anyone else out there has gone through a similar experience of trying Effexor, having it alleviate depression, getting off of it, then trying it again and having it do nothing. This supposedly can happen with antidepressants. Anyway, after a small stint for a few weeks on Depakote that didn't do anything (obviously b/c it is for manic episodes...I'm supposedly bipolar type II but am still skeptical that I'm just a freak). So now I'm trying Lamactil which can potentially be used for long term treatment and prevention of depression.
I have, unfortunately, let my life go downhill since the onset of this last depression, about 4 months ago. I'm still working, as an environmental scientist, but my dilemma is getting noticeable at work. I don't feel comfortable around people including my close friends and even my family most of the time. I'm not keeping myself as busy I could be. All the usually things that can happen when depressed.
Anyway, I guess my question to the group would be, how has Lamactil made any of you that have tried it feel? I don't think I've been on it long enough to notice any effects, one week and still at 25 mg. Effexor was nice the first time if worked in that it took away anxiety that I had around other people, and gave me a sense of calm peace, for the most part. After this last failure with Effexor, I'm scared Lamactil won't work, and that's a possibility. But I guess I am just looking for a few positive words.
This post hasn't been as straight and to the point as I would have liked it to be...but that's depression for you I suppose.
Posted by HenryO on June 5, 2003, at 1:53:56
In reply to Starting Lamactil after trying Effexor, posted by shurtlaj on June 4, 2003, at 23:31:27
Lamictal has been the best thing I've tried. And I've tried many in the last twelve years. It takes too long to get to a desired dose but at least it doesn't chop off your libido or make you gain 80 pounds. I posted just above to another Lamictal beginner, have a look. I followed directions. I had no rash. Getting there was very painful but this drug is working very well now. Take it with food or you'll get gas. Take your dose by halves, every twelve hours or you'll get a headache at the nineteen hour mark. Keep in mind right when these days get longer like this, most of us fall apart and things get extra bad.
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