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Default Jan 21, 2020 at 04:42 AM
 
I have been on Lamotrigine for years now. About 6 months ago we increased my dosage to 300mg.
I was still struggling a lot with depression, and at times major suicidal thoughts. I saw a different pdoc, and he agreed to increasing the dose to 400mg.
This was about a month ago. Still no improvement, possibly even worse. Having little meltdowns, the odd suicidal thought, feeling worthless and alone, and over-reacting over pretty small things.

Has anyone experienced Lamotrigine making the depression worse?

Am I really wrong in wanting to stop this medication?

I am BP 2, but hardly ever have hypomania, so I am really not too worried not being on a mood stabiliser. I actually think I may just be suffering from MDD and not BP.
It's the depression I need to kick.
I am so disillusioned and upset that meds are just not helping.

I have taken myself back to 300mg the last few days. I intend to titrate at 100mg/week until I'm off it

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Current dx: Bipolar Disorder Unspecified

Current Meds: Epitec (Lamotrigine) 300mg, Solian 50mg, Seroquel 25mg PRN, Metformin 500mg, Klonopin prn
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