Posted by maryhelen on August 1, 2003, at 10:27:34
In reply to Re: Lamictal for Colin » maryhelen, posted by colin wallace on August 1, 2003, at 3:48:32
Colin ..... that is a very interesting observation about the possibility that the AD properties of Lamitcal could be regarded as a side effect. Assuming this could be true, and why not considering we are all going crazy trying to figure out Lamitcal, like you said, this is a side effect we would not want to tolerate.
It does makes sense, though. During how many drug trials have we seen participants getting unexpected results for other maladies not related to the intentions of the drug.
I am going to ask a question which will probably show how little I understand about how all of these drugs for depression work.
When I spoke to my pharmasist about Lamitcal and the quick and amazing response, he said that it works on the CNS. My heart missed a beat because my understanding was that the drugs I took and ended up abusing, pain meds, benzos, etc. worked on the CNS and that is why I cannot take them now because my body has built up a tolerance and I need more and more for the same effect. He said all antidepressants work the same way.
I thought most antidepressants, Effexor, Paxil, Luvox, on and on, worked on our brain chemistry, and that is why we do not get addicted.
Anyway, I have now exposed my lack of knowledge and ignorance, even though I have taken more meds and combos for depression than I will ever remember. At the same time it makes sense when you are talking about possibily building up a tolerance to Lamitcal.
Can you sort out what I am trying to say Colin and give me your input?
maryhelen
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