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Posted by sheilac on December 6, 2012, at 9:24:00
I am taking 600mg Trileptal a day (makes my skin super dry)for stabilization and 50mg of Lamictal a day for depression (Lamictal makes me hyper, but helps with depression - weird). I can't dose Lamictal 2x a day because it will keep me up at night.
I still have problems sleeping and have been taking 2mg of Klonopin for sleep.
Lamictal still made me hyper at 100mg (and made me shed my hair!).
I am going through a LOT of serious family issues right now and am really struggling. My doc really doesn't like me using Klonopin.
At this point, I am wondering if I need to up my Trileptal (will my skin just keep getting drier and drier?) and maybe go back to 100mg of Lamictal.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that I get good sleep as I have taken over as a family caregiver for someone who is terminal and I am depressed and exhausted.
I wish it were as easy as poping a Prozac - but can't take SSRIs.
Any suggestions. Usually when I see my doc she is pretty open.
HELP!
Posted by sheilac on December 6, 2012, at 9:26:19
In reply to Trileptal/Lamictal questions - URGENT, posted by sheilac on December 6, 2012, at 9:24:00
I forgot to mention, that for some reason, Trileptal makes me pee a lot, so I'm not sure if upping it is an option. I may be up all night peeing!
Posted by SLS on December 6, 2012, at 9:57:40
In reply to Revised -questions - URGENT, posted by sheilac on December 6, 2012, at 9:26:19
Hi Sheila.
Which antipsychotics have you tried?
I don't recall, but have you ever tried taking Seroquel? It might possibly help you sleep, act as an antidepressant, and prevent mania, all at the same time.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on December 6, 2012, at 10:22:05
In reply to Trileptal/Lamictal questions - URGENT, posted by sheilac on December 6, 2012, at 9:24:00
Sheila I'm so sorry seems like a lot are having serious problems family related lately. Phillipa
Posted by sheilac on December 6, 2012, at 19:02:32
In reply to Re: Trileptal/Lamictal questions - URGENT » sheilac, posted by Phillipa on December 6, 2012, at 10:22:05
Seroquel is awesome for sleep, but it makes me very irritable.
I've also tried Geodon, but it made me hyper, but helped with depression.
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