Posted by CraigD on August 26, 2004, at 22:24:26
In reply to RE:getting more depressed on lamictal?, posted by BJM on August 23, 2004, at 9:18:06
> This is just my opinion but its based on my experience and doctors info. Lamictal without an AD is not necessarily so great. Its not strong enough as an AD. Better as a mood stabilizer, AD booster with a little AD properties. The weight gain could also be from the depression coming back. That always happens to me. It seems like a number of people who have started gaining weight with Lamictal have also stopped their AD's.
> If you are BPII weight gain can definetly be a symptom of depression. I've noticed that taking a smaller dose of Lamictal with a very small dose of Prozac has helped better than the Prozac alone.
> Best Wishes
I am very interested in your experiences. I am on my third bout with SSRIs. Each time I've come off them due to the tendency to act out on them and/or emotional blunting.My dad and sister are both bipolar I, but I've never had a full-blown mania -- mostly depressive and anxious.
So as a "shot in the dark" my pdoc had me add Lamictal to my Celexa (40 mgs). I am supposed to titrate up to 400 mgs per day, but at 50 mgs I am already feeling a little flaky and no emotions.
I was trying to explain to my mother how I felt over the past two days and I realized I really haven't felt anything at all!
My urge to drink and act out has definitely dipped, but one of my complaints about the Celexa has been missing out on the more complex and subtle feelings -- such as enjoying a night at home or starting to fall in love with someone.
So I am intrigued by the idea of lowering my Celexa and staying at a low dose of lamictal. The 400 mgs he prescribes seems high to me. Any suggestions? BTW my depression definitely has some psychotic edges to it (I think a previous poster mentioned that).
thanks
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