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Posted by PhilipCarey on August 18, 2003, at 8:06:41
That is the question. And would it be good for somebody that ultra rapidly cycles (same day)?
Posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 16:42:54
In reply to Lamictal - Activating or Sedating?, posted by PhilipCarey on August 18, 2003, at 8:06:41
I just started Lamictal again a month ago and for me, it is more sedating. I tend to rapid cycle but very rarely. I just get mad when I get hurt-big difference there ;)
Good luck!> That is the question. And would it be good for somebody that ultra rapidly cycles (same day)?
Posted by PhilipCarey on August 18, 2003, at 20:43:16
In reply to Re: Lamictal - Activating or Sedating? » PhilipCarey, posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 16:42:54
> I just started Lamictal again a month ago and for me, it is more sedating. I tend to rapid cycle but very rarely. I just get mad when I get hurt-big difference there ;)
> Good luck!
Thanks for the response, Galkeepinon. Sedating doesn't sound too great, unless you're taking it for anxiety. Is it any good for cycling? How about cognition? Sedating usually means a negative effect on cognition?
Posted by galkeepinon on August 19, 2003, at 0:50:54
In reply to Re: Lamictal - Activating or Sedating?, posted by PhilipCarey on August 18, 2003, at 20:43:16
As far as cycling-yes, it definately helps with my cycling!!! It did very well for me when I was on it before at a higher dose (don't know why I went off-probably because I was feeling better-not a good idea)-and I just am now starting to take only 25mg a day. By sedating, I meant when mixed with all my other meds I take at night-I sleep ok-(I apologize for not making myself clearer) Lately I've had a disruption in my sleep due to starting Lexapro-but Lamictal does help in conjunction with my night meds for sedation. If I took it alone, like I did in the AM last time I was on it-no I was fine-couldn't tell a difference.
As far as cognition, that didn't change either, not one bit. I actually felt more clear-headed.
Hope this helped.
Take care.
> Thanks for the response, Galkeepinon. Sedating doesn't sound too great, unless you're taking it for anxiety. Is it any good for cycling? How about cognition? Sedating usually means a negative effect on cognition?
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Posted by PhilipCarey on August 19, 2003, at 5:29:05
In reply to Re: Lamictal - Activating or Sedating? » PhilipCarey, posted by galkeepinon on August 19, 2003, at 0:50:54
>>As far as cognition, that didn't change either, not one bit. I actually felt more clear-headed.
Hope this helped.<< --Gal
Yea, that helps a bunch. Thanks again. I've got my first Pdoc appointment ever next month. Think I'm gonna ask for some.
Posted by galkeepinon on August 20, 2003, at 2:10:50
In reply to Re: Lamictal - Activating or Sedating?, posted by PhilipCarey on August 19, 2003, at 5:29:05
Good luck!!!!! Hope it goes well-give it a try it may be what you're looking for :)
> >>As far as cognition, that didn't change either, not one bit. I actually felt more clear-headed.
> Hope this helped.<< --Gal
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> Yea, that helps a bunch. Thanks again. I've got my first Pdoc appointment ever next month. Think I'm gonna ask for some.
Posted by snow man on August 21, 2003, at 3:39:35
In reply to Re: Lamictal - Activating or Sedating? » PhilipCarey, posted by galkeepinon on August 20, 2003, at 2:10:50
i thought i'd add my quick comments. i'm currently taking 300mg (150mg 2/day) and it's done a great job with rapid cycling. i started on 25mg 1/day but i didn't notice much change 'til i was at 150mg/day. i'm also taking 150mg/day effexor xp - my pdoc reduced that from 300mg/day at the same time she increased the lamictal dose.
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