Posted by SLS on June 29, 2005, at 19:21:10
In reply to Re: Can TOPAMAX control LAMICTAL-induced mania?, posted by bipolarspectrum on June 29, 2005, at 18:01:16
> Hey SLS,
> I've tried trileptal but not at a dose above 600 mg.. Its definately an option.. How much of an antidepressant kick is trileptal having for u scott?
> bps
Right now, it is not very potent at all. I have been taking 900mg for 11 days. When I first raised the dosage up from 600mg, the antidepressant effect was significant and developed within 36 hours. I had about 5 days when I was convinced that I was on my way towards remission. Unfortunately, the improvement plateaued and I have since lost ground. There is still a residual improvement, though, and I am hoping that further dosage increases will establish a more robust and stable response. I don't know how high my doctor will let me go, but I told him that I wanted to push the dosage. I look foward to going up to 1200mg. Right now, I am experiencing no side effects.All I can say is that Trileptal has produced a true antidepressant effect in conjunction with the other medications I am taking. The trick is getting it to stick.
- Scott
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