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Suggest Medication For Frightening Thoughts While Having Depression
Question: My therapist thinks that im getting more hopeless and sad being on lamictal for depression, anxiety, and mainly unwanted thoughts. I have been on lamictal 200 mg for 8 days now. What should i do? Is it time for a ssri? The doctor said that appt that could go on prozac if i would like but i.figured i would give lamictal a try. I feel ok nut sometimes get sad and hopeless and cry(mainly at therapy). My dark.thoughts are what really scares me and causes the issues.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Lamictal and SSRIs treat very different things. Lamictal treats bipolar depression in someone with a history of a manic episode. SSRIs treat unipolar depression is people without a history of a manic episode. If you have never had mania, then an SSRI would be much more appropriate.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Lamictal and SSRIs treat very different things. Lamictal treats bipolar depression in someone with a history of a manic episode. SSRIs treat unipolar depression is people without a history of a manic episode. If you have never had mania, then an SSRI would be much more appropriate.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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