That is what I thought. Lamictal and Lithium have had success as augmenters to anti depressants. I think some people have said on this board that Lamictal alone can help depression but I don't remember any links. I do believe the side effect profile is low. the rash thing you want to watch out for for sure. Maybe ask the pdoc to back up her reasoning. What evidence is there?
There is an ongoing clinical trial on it but no results yet.
Lamotrigine Alone Compared to Lamotrigine Plus Antidepressant for the Treatment of Bipolar II Depression - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
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Major Depressive Disorder
Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun.
Recovering Alcoholic and Addict
Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide.
Male, 50
Fetzima 80mg
Lamictal 100mg
Remeron 30mg for sleep
Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back
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