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Originally Posted by notmyrealname567
150XL. I've only taken it with the Cymbalta, so it'll be interesting to see how effective it is after I'm off that.
The Ambien is just for sleep. So far it's the only thing that's worked, and it's great. Although yesterday I took my first dose of Lamictal when I got home from therapy and promptly passed out for the rest of the day. I didn't sleep much the night before, but considering I've been totally unable to nap for several months, I decided to switch the Lamictal to PM. Gonna be hitting the sack here shortly, so we'll see if it works.
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hey there. :-) ive had that reaction, too...i guess since im on the 'severe' end, its a lil different...if i up the abilify to counter...the 'manic depressive psychosis' (LOL), i need a nap, stat.
cymbalta scared me. wired, apathetic, cheerful but vacant...i felt like a Stepford Dewd. blah. it is effective, though...and it can help pain syndromes, I think.
if you have most excellent insurance coverage, provigil or nuvigil might be options. Schedule IV, so refills would be a possibility. some people (not me) report fabulous results.
I hope the Lamictal does wonders for you. I also hope the ambien keeps on working. Restoril (temazepam) was a godsend when i was a train wreck of 'issues...'
but its not good, long term. tapering ambien was a breeze; tapering temazpeam...un-fun. decidedly un-fun.
i kinda sorta oddly look forward to the xl. my starting dose is to be 150. maybe this time i'll stay on it, and we can be besties.
ok. i hope things work out well in your world, Rx and otherwise. ever tried trileptal? some people do well with lamictal+ a micro-dose of trileptal. probably safer than a neuroleptic, but anti-seizure drugs carry their own set of risks. I read that D3 and coenzyme Q-10 supplements are a must, along with a good B-complex.
ahhh, the miracle meds. have a good night. :-)