Posted by Maximus on March 9, 2003, at 19:55:21
In reply to Re: Lamictal and Lithium = best match » Maximus, posted by catmint on March 9, 2003, at 16:50:56
> I'm glad your back on PB. Yes, I have many questions about this combo.
> 1)How long have you been on it?
> 2)At what dosages?
> 3)Weight gain from Lithium? and,
>
> I can't think of anything else at the moment so...add anything if you have the time please!!!
> Thanks much,Hi there Amy,
1- I have been on this combo for 3 years now. So far the best.
2- My blood level of Lithium is 0.7 and i take 250 mg of Lamictal.
3- I have no weight gain from Lithium! I drink a lot of water and i have reduced a little bit my carbohydrate intake. I take the sustained release formulation of Lithium, e.g., Duralith (here in Canada).
4- I have no side effects, except a blurred vision from the Lamictal. I mean, it takes a little more time to focus.
You obviously need another mood stabilizer. If you are really bipolar i wonder why your pdoc has put you on Lamictal alone. It's an aberration! Anyway you're now aware of this. That's a beginning.
If that is a clue, i have had to find a psychiatrist specialized in bipolar disorder. Now that one rocks and rules :-) And she's always at the "bleeding edge" information.
If other questions feel free to ask!
Bye!
Max.
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