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Re: [Alices Bipolar Chat ] Really need help, re: Lamictal

Kelly,
 
Like you, I just went on my first dose of 100mg last night!
 
previous to the 100mg, I did 2 weeks at 25mg and 2 weeks at 50mg.
 
First of all, you ARE having a really good week.  Secondly, you are NOT alone.  I have experienced ALL of the improvements you mention in your message within the first 4 weeks of treatment.  I saw my doctor (psychiatrist) last night, and he basically said I will likely continue to see improvement up to the next 6 months as he increases my dosgage over time.  In my case, he is not concerned about my extra energy.  He does not see mine as mania, as it lasts a very short time.  He thinks it is just an overall better mental feeling allowing a better physical response.
 
My depression totally disappeared in about a week (had been taking 100mg of Zoloft off and on (not a good thing) for years).  I still am taking the Zoloft with the Lamictal.
 
So, you are not alone.  I know how you feel, I see it as an absolutely wonderful thing, and I can't wait to get "even better".
 
Hang in there!
 
Eric

mizkcreations <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi all. Recently diagnosed (Type 2) and just went to 100 mgs of
Lamictal last night. I know the side affects and that it helps with
mood swings but has anyone else noticed other positive side effects? I
mean, I feel great, almost (but only productively) manic. Better
concentration, getting things done, more focus, less procrastination
and negative thought patterns. Anyone else experiencing this??? Or I'm
I just having a really good week?!?! ;-)

I'm afraid this is just me and I'd like to have some hope at this
point.

Thanks,
Kelly



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Hi all. Recently diagnosed (Type 2) and just went to 100 mgs of Lamictal last night. I know the side affects and that it helps with mood swings but has anyone...
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Kelly, Like you, I just went on my first dose of 100mg last night! previous to the 100mg, I did 2 weeks at 25mg and 2 weeks at 50mg. First of all, you ARE...
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Kelly, I was on Lamictal for over 6 months. It does tend to cause all the great "side affects" you were talking about. The feeling of almost mania, but there...
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Sep 1, 2006
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my pdoc told me yesturday that the usual dose for lamictal is 200 of course you work your way up to that 200. I am not sure how i feel on it. tommorrow is my...
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Sep 2, 2006
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hi kelly. my name is samantha and i'm 15. i've been on lamictal for almost two years now and let me tell you, you WILL build up an immunity to it eventually,...
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Sep 2, 2006
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Kelly, I would take the side effects you mentioned any day!!! Better ... procrastination ... I've been on Lamictal for over a year and have not had those good ...
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Sep 2, 2006
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Hi Kelly, All I can say is Lamictal works wonders in stabilising my fiancés moods, so I think quite highly of it, but each to their own.. Take Care, Be Safe &...
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