desperado,
jmo/jme

Off label use for Lamictal is for mood stabilization, and most people have positive results. It is available in generic form and is much less expensive, but just as effective.
BTW, if you do take Lamictal please wear either a medic alert bracelet or info in your wallet, etc. that would alert emergency medical professionals that you are on an anti-seizure medication...that is standard for these meds and nothing to be alarmed about.

It's understandable that you are reluctant to start Prozac or anything other med for that matter...
Prozac is the "granddaddy" of many of the newer drugs...however it is still very effective and does not have the side effect of the weight gain associated with many ADs.

I sincerely wish you well in finding the right combo of drugs for you. Because they didn't work before does not mean they won't work now...many physical changes have occurred as you've gotten older and there is a possibility this will make a positive difference.

Are you doing anything else to deal with the depression?
Walking is good exercise for the body and soul.
Good nutrition also can influence your mood.
Mediation helps, and hobbies of any sort do also.
**Jme, but adding Omega Oils also helped me** Jme

It takes effort to do any of the above, and I'm speaking from my own experience. But I also know how much of a difference it can make...and they don't have to be done all at once.
Try one and stick with it for awhile and see if it helps...walking was very helpful for me. I also love nature so it combined two of my favorite things.

You'll find the ones that help you the most...
Please keep posting and let us know how you are doing.
We Care

In Peace