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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8

Hello again - I'm still on lamictal. 150 mg daily. I also take Cymbalta. I take the lamictal at night, and cymbalta in the morning. I can honestly say that this combination, along with a one week intensive cognitive behavioral therapy program, has restored me to who I used to be, before being depressed and suicidal. I haven't felt this way for years. I can finally count on being emotionally stable. Just several months ago, I was ready to end my life. This medication made all the difference, I'm convinced. I've been treated for depression for many years, and have a lot of experience with it. This is the best I've ever felt. Normal. Really normal. No mood swings, no hypo mania, just steady level normal. I wish everyone the best - the struggles are so hard. But hang in and insist on getting what you need to have your health restored.

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

down, Thanks for sharing your experience with others :) Keep Strong, Josie ___________________________________ The Depression Center Support Team.

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 18

well i havent heard about many people taking lamictal...i took it for quite some time and the side effects were terrible i was taking 300mg though then they added wellbutrin xl lamictal made me very sleepy if it does try taking it in the late afternoon. it eventually stopped working for me like all the meds i have tried...good luck.

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8

Kristen, your post was really helpful - thanks a lot! I'm encouraged that lamictal had good results. I'm sorry that you had to switch off of it, though. I hope you're finding success with something else. I will stand by to see what happens when my dose goes up a bit more. Best of luck to you! Lily

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 15

hi Lily! I was on Lamictal for a while, and up to date it has been my favorite med that I've been on. It took me 5 weeks to work up to 100 mg, and I had just began to really feel better about week 4. I had to go off of it, b/c it gave me a rash, and than can result in a serious side effect. Other than that, it was wonderful. Just remember that 75mg isn't really a big dose for Lamictal...we were shooting for 200mg with me, just for a baseline. Give it a few more weeks, and if it still isn't working, I'd say in a month, let your doctor know. Meds work differently for everyone! Hope I helped! Kristen

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Lily, Check with your doctor or pharmacist to assist you with side effects, dosages as well as longevity. They have a world of knowledge to share. The members will also be a long to share their experiences with you, Keep Strong, Josie ___________________________________ The Depression Center Support Team.

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8

I am new here, and am also new to the medication lamictal. I'm just going up to 75 mgs now. I have noticed that there are more days when I feel more centered, but there are still the days with persistent negative emotions and thoughts. I've heard good things about this drug - does anyone have experience they can share? How soon did you feel better? Did you go up and down, or feel stable? How long have you been on it? Thanks for any comments you may make.

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