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Posted by Jimmyboy on August 4, 2006, at 15:40:42
I akmm BP II , with cycling depression for years. No AD's have worked more than a couple of months at a time.
I have tried Lithium(900mg) and Lamictal (300mg) separately in the past, both may have been mildly helpful. ( As a a plus had no side effects what so ever with both .. and I usually do with medicine)
Has anyone had success mixing the two of these?
I am convinced that although I suffer bad depression.. mood satbilizers are the way to go for me b/c I have tried about every AD and nothing has worked... I would love to hear from anyone who has had some success with this combination . Thanks ,
JB
Also * - how long does it take for Lithium to kick in and start becoming stabillizing?
Posted by noelle on August 4, 2006, at 16:04:50
In reply to BP II - Lamictal + Lithium combo, posted by Jimmyboy on August 4, 2006, at 15:40:42
Jimmyboy,
Your depression sounds like mine. I am on that combo 1200 lithium and 200 lamictal but I'm also on a little bit of risperdal. I too had no success with AD. During the last 6 months I have known a hell of awful cycling where I would be ok two days then in hell for a week. It wasn't untill the lamictal was added to the lithium and then the lithium increased that I began to slowly have some relief. I don't feel perfect but my cycling is better and my depression more tolerable. I've heard its a great combination and I think its worth a try
Noelle
Posted by Phillipa on August 4, 2006, at 16:44:18
In reply to Re: BP II - Lamictal + Lithium combo, posted by noelle on August 4, 2006, at 16:04:50
Just started lamictal only at 37.5 now. But mine is for tx resistant depression. Love Phillipa
Posted by SLS on August 4, 2006, at 18:01:42
In reply to BP II - Lamictal + Lithium combo, posted by Jimmyboy on August 4, 2006, at 15:40:42
For bipolar I, lithium + Lamictal is supposed to be a great combination.
For bipolar II, I'm not so sure. Lithium is not usually considered to be very helpful on its own. I guess you know that already.
Lamictal + Wellbutrin might be worth taking a look at if lithium doesn't work out.
- Scott
Posted by Jimmyboy on August 5, 2006, at 10:38:23
In reply to Re: BP II - Lamictal + Lithium combo, posted by noelle on August 4, 2006, at 16:04:50
Thanks for the input , I started Lamictal.. its just frustrating it takes so long to get up to the right dose.. plan on starting on Lithium on Monday. Hopefully this will work out, got to have hope that something will work someday.
Thanks,JB
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