Posted by SLS on March 18, 2005, at 6:05:17
In reply to Re: Klono not nearly as effective as X? (Oth. Benz » cache-monkey, posted by barbaracat on March 18, 2005, at 1:05:35
Hi BarbaraCat.
> I hope Depakote works for you. Unfortunately it did not for me. I have severe mixed-states bipolar depression, probably Bipolar I, and do well on lithium, as long as I can reasonably manage worry and stress. I'm also hypothyroid so my docs ocasionally insist on trying something besides lithium, but I always return to it.
If you are inclined to attempt to replace lithium again, you might want to give Lamictal a try. You can begin taking it and wait a few months at a therapeutic dosage (200mg) before removing the lithium very, very gradually. Doing this over the course of months might prevent triggering a relapse and establish a propylaxis with Lamictal.
Be well.
- Scott
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