I'm currently on 100mg lamictal once daily for Bipolar Manic Depression. I have been on this same dose for almost 6yrs & I dont feel I live productive life. Most days I sit on couch depressed & crying bcause I see all the housework that needs to b done but mentally I cannot physically get up & do it which upsets me even more... I am considering askin my Dr to change me to Effexor. Does anyone have opinion or similiar situation they could offer me some insight?
Bipolar Disorder - considering changing from Lamictal to Effexor, does anyone have any advice?
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- 16 Jul 2012 by confusdaily
- Topics:
- lamictal, depression, mania, bipolar disorder
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LaurieShay
kaismama
Aishnita
10 Apr 2013
Is there a possibility of getting off this drugs and being normal again? I feel that all the reviews I have read so far many have been on lamictal n other drugs for years..
LVJJJ17 Jul 2012
I found Effexor to be horrible, but everyone reacts differently. I was taking it in additiona to Wellbutrin and all it did was make me nauseous(sp?), ruined my sex life and didn't help depression at all. When I started lamictal I was able to stop the Effexor cold turkey, which helped a lot. Now with lamictal and wellbutrin I've been cured.
smileyhappy
notanexac...20 Jan 2013
U sound like ur medicine isnt working? Though i went through this after my breakdown couldnt dress myself concentrating is still difficult when trying to get faily task done. I write list force myself to complete. Staying active makes me release endorphins makes me feel good. Plus it helps eith depression if ur busy no time to think about feel more depressed
Hope i helped !
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I tried adding abilify at 1 time but had no luck with that. I also take 2mg xanax 3 times day. I may consider ask about increasing lamictal I have just spoke to several people who said that had great success with effexor. However, I have also had people tell me of their success with Lexapro but I had horrible experience on Lexapro where I didnt know where I was what I had done or needed to do. Trying to find right balance of meds is very frustrating & I often wonder if I will ever get back to the happy out going person I use to be.
Hang in there, I know it is frustrating trying to find the right combination, but when you do all the effort will have been worth it.
Laurie is right its the climb to get balanced then its ahhhh yes this is right im me again.
Hi . I am feeling depressed with the idea I have to be on lamictal .i am only on 50 mg n choose to stick to 50 only.. But it's good to know some of you are taking the situation better than myself. Was diagnosed with bipolar recently this year. But I ain't sure if I really have it. Only thing is I suffered from a manic episode.. Where I couldn't sleep for nights.. Then was told I have anxiety disorder n depression.. But later on when consulted a different pyschiatrist I was told its bipolar disorder. I was happy with the fact I could get off Xanax n the other anti - depressants.. Sumtimes I dunno how long I can take this.. Very hard to see the future..
Staying in the here and now works the best for me. I try to not get caught up in what label the docs give my diagnosis, but rather concentrate on treating the symptoms. I'm bipolar II with depression and take several medications to control my symptoms so I can function on a daily basis.
I feel horrible Laurie.. Especially at night becoz the thought of not having my normal sleep is just disrupting my quality of life... I dunno if I should get onto anti depressants n get off lamictal.. Any suggestions? Coz I dun think lamictal is helping me..
When you say you feel horrible what exactly are your symptoms? Are you sleeping at night right now? Are you sleeping during the day or are you out and about? Without being able to assess your state of mind, it is hard to make suggestions. Need to trust the doctor and if you feel that you are experiencing mood fluctuations than by all means make an appt.