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Posted 4/15/2013 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
My LLMD suggested I try lamictal for mood stabilization and depression. Anyone with experiences? I already take Paxil 30mg. I did notice that my mood might have been a little better when I was taking topomax which is also an anti epileptic. I just don't seem to know what to do anymore. The LLMD thought the severe fatigue is a herx. However, I think my mood lability is from feeling so bad all the darn time but either way depression doesn't help in trying to fight this monster. Maybe I should go back on topomax??
Posted 4/16/2013 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
I was on it. I had a neurologists put me on it for "migraine prevention" (but he put in my chart that it was for psychosomatic illness, nice huh?!?).
Anyway, it really helped me with mood. I was having severe anxiety, depression, and insomnia before going on the Lamictal. For me, I had no side-effects from the Lamictal at all and it completely leveled everything out for me. I was only on it for about 3-4 months and then was fine when I went off of it.
From what I remember, it has much less side-effects than topomax.
Lamictal is often used as a mood-stabilizer.
Posted 4/16/2013 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
Well that is a good response- maybe I will try it! Thanks Mystery...
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