[pooh_ac]

Have a new Pdoc and she has added Lamictal to my polypharmacy coctail any comments?

There are some other threads on Lamictal as well as reviews of it posted by consumers so check those out, too. I've been on Lamictal for about 8 years & it helps a lot with bipolar depression.

The doc will most likely start you on a very low dose & increase it very slowly to avoid side effects (esp. a rash which can be quite dangerous & I guess can come on if the dosage is increased too quickly). I've had no side effects. I take 150 mg in the a.m. & 150 mg in the p.m.

I also take quite a few other meds (Abilify, Trazodone, Topamax, Klonopin,Provigil, Concerta... so the doc does really need to work with you to get the right combo). But most people love Lamictal & find it very effective. Good luck.--Suzy P.S. Are you newly dxed?

[pooh_ac]

no, not new dx just new doc who wants to try other things I have been on a ton of different meds. Have Major Depression, treatment resistant with some nasty other things

[WinterRose]

I've been on Lamictal for a few years and it works well for me. I don't have frequent downs like I used to. I also have a cocktail of drugs and it took a while to find the right combination.