Posted by Ron Hill on February 13, 2003, at 0:38:16
In reply to Re: Lamictal Update , posted by colin wallace on February 11, 2003, at 12:08:26
Hi Colin,
Happy to hear about the new job. Best Wishes!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember my friend Colin shouting from the roof tops that he would never touch another SSRI. What's up with adding Prozac to your Lamictal?
Good to hear from you, Colin.
-- Ron
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> Hi there Amy,
>
> Yes I have clawed back most of my gains in a very short time(four days)after quickly increasing my dose to 200mg.All my increases past 100mg have been absolutely fine.I took a big decision a few days back,and added some Prozac to my regimen,as opposed to climbing the lamictal ladder any further.I took a 20mg pill (yup, a whole 20mg!) and within hours I noticed that it actually felt good-quite mild, and with no agitation whatsoever.Guess it's true about(some of) those who've been unable to tolerate any AD's being able to do so when Lamictal is in place.Previously, 5mg Prozac was enough to send me way over the edge, almost instantaneously.
> I'm going to take 20mg on alternate days, and see how it goes.So far so good.
> I realize this is a risky gamble for me, but to get through this winter without relapsing badly, I felt the Lamictal needed a boost.Mood and stability are very good despite all (oh for a glimpse of blue sky!)and starting work in a few weeks too.
> One thing to remind yourself of when dealing with the irritability- sometimes this indicates a dose increase is needed, and if it is,it should stop you sliding very soon.
> As for the benzo's, I still take just 3mg of Diazepam, and have never needed to raise this tiny dose in a year or so-no tolerance etc.
> It's been a lifesaver.Oh, and diving into the odd barrel of Guinness is a bonus too.
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> Take care,
>
> Col
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