Posted by Polarbear206 on November 29, 2007, at 9:53:44
In reply to Lamictal, Paxil, and Trazedone, posted by BetterDays on November 25, 2007, at 19:35:16
> Hi All,
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> I've been reading everyone's post for a couple of years now. I don't post often (I usually can find great answers through a search on archived threads), but always find the information here extremely helpful.
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> I have a long history of panic attacks, mood swings, and obsessive, compulsive behavior.
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> After years of trying a lot of SSRI's, a MAOI, and Lithium and Seroquel, I think my current cocktail of Lamictal, Paxil, and Trazedone is helping. Still having anxiety, but not full blown panic attacks. I am hoping as I increase my dose of Lamictal and Paxil over the next month, the anxiety will get better.
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> Here's my question. I take my Paxil in the morning (37.5mg) and Lamictal (50mg) at night, along with Trazedone (100mg) at bedtime. The problem is that I awake after 6-7 hours sleep and can not go back to sleep. Getting up at 4:00am every morning is making me cranky and unable to solidly face the day ahead. And I really do a lot better when I get 9 hours sleep.
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> Is 150mg of Trazedone at night a high dose?
> Could it be that I should take my Lamictal in the morning?
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> Thanks so much for any feedback / experiences.
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> Kind Regards,
>
> Shelly
Hello,Lamictal seems to be more stimulating for many users, myself included. I take my whole dose in the mornings. Don't change too many things at once. Antidepressants can exacerbate anxiety with mood disorders, so be very cautious with increases. Hopefuly you will get some good sleep just in time for the holidays.
PB
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