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Originally Posted by BethRags
Interestingly, I was at 300mg of Lamictal (when I started taking it about 2 years ago) and was still terribly depressed. I told my pdoc that I was done with it, and that I wanted ECT. She agreed to look into ECT for me, but asked if I'd try one antidepressant before committing to ECT. I perfunctorily agreed (thinking it would be a waste). She prescribed Pristiq and 10 days later I felt really good. No depression. I felt so lucky! So far, the Pristiq has been excellent (it's been 21 months).
I'm not sure why Pristiq is not prescribed more frequently, since it is indicated for bipolar depression.
With your depression as severe as it is, maybe trying an AD is worth it? I mean...yes...you might have a manic reaction to an AD, but it seems worth a try.
Are you feeling any benefit from the Lamictal yet? Obviously not a lessening of depression, but any other positives?
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Good to know about Pristiq, I will discuss that one with my Pdoc. I have to think about whether I want to try it. ECT is kind of scary, but on the other hand the ADs have some pretty undesirable side-effects as well that I'm not sure I want to risk. It's a difficult choice.
As for the Lamictal, I'm not noticing anything obvious yet (good or bad). The depression is slightly less intense today, but it has receded for a few days before only to come back with a vengeance. I'll have to wait and see for at least a few weeks to be sure. I don't think I'm really noticing the activating effects yet either.