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  1. Need insight and suggestions 3rd June 2007
    ... have to remind him most days. He is on 250 mg. of Lamictal (150 mg. in the morning and 100 mg. at night, 15 mg...
    ... for his severe ADHD, now they have recently added Lamictal and I am praying hard that this will help him find...

  2. Anyone On 300 Mg. Lithium Because He/she Is On Another Mood Stabilizer As Well? 3rd June 2007
    ... Just started lamictal and I am curious if anyone is on a low dose of lithium...

  3. I'm Scared About Leaving Lithium For Lamictal 1st June 2007
    ... take you off of Lithium? I'm on both Lithium and Lamictal . They both do very separate things and work very ... takes a while to get up to a therapeutic dosage of Lamictal too so you might have to deal with being patient and...
    ... I've been on it for so many years...he thought the lamictal could do the job since it's a mood stabilizer. ... through withdrawals from the lithium and I know that the lamictal isn't even close to doing much yet. I must admit...
    ... My pdoc switched me from lithium to Lamictal about 5 years ago- the Lamictal works just as well ... more depressed than manic...unfortunately! Give the Lamictal a chance- you need to get to the therapeutic dose...
    ... s as well. I'm going to hang in there with the lamictal and just hope it works. Thank you for the encouraging...
    ... Salty- Keep us posted here as to how well you do with Lamictal . Take care- Pam...

  4. Anyone Switch From Lithium To Lamictal? 1st June 2007
    ... I was under the impression that Lamictal was much more mild than lithium. I was doing research...
    ... time my dr. suggested going off lithium and trying lamictal . It's supposed to help depressions from returning...

  5. Drinking and bi-polar meds 30th May 2007
    ... is currently on lithium, adderall, and just started lamictal . Yet, he still thinks he can have "a few" and be...
    ... is currently on lithium, adderall, and just started lamictal . Yet, he still thinks he can have "a few" and be...

  6. HELP Doctors don't know if I am bp or add meds are not working 30th May 2007
    ... Bipolar 2 . First they put me on Lithium 900mg and Lamictal 200 mg Ambien at night. I would have 10- 14 good...
    ... Bipolar 2 . First they put me on Lithium 900mg and Lamictal 200 mg Ambien at night. I would have 10- 14 good ... diagnosed me with bipolar depression and he put me on lamictal . I started out with very small doses and went up...

  7. Lamictal and BP2 30th May 2007
    ... Lamictal has been a lifesaver for me. I'm on 400mg. Like...

  8. Peaceful days... 30th May 2007
    ... hypomania, which usually follows an increased dosage of lamictal , like is just calm and nice. The hypomania is a great ... family, but the downside is awful. I was on 200mg of lamictal and felt great, but after this crash last week, my...

  9. from those who are bipolar 30th May 2007
    ... weeks and then dropped like a rock. I was on 200mg lamictal and the dr is upping me to 300mg. Usually takes me...

  10. Is it possible that my bf is bipolar or something else? 29th May 2007
    ... he went to a psychiatrist and got put on Geodon and lamictal or maybe seroquel... in a matter of days you'd see...

  11. What is the difference of bipolar and borderline personality 28th May 2007
    ... be so irritable and raging. The doctor put him on Lamictal Sp may be wrong. He started him on 25 mg for a week...
    ... Well, I hope the the Lamictal is helpful if the Dx is BP (Sounds more like BPII...

  12. What Are The Best Meds For Bipolar I Mixed/Anxiety/Borderline? 25th May 2007
    ... tried Abilfy, didn't like how it made me feel inside, Lamictal , I got a nasty rash... Prozac and Lexapro made me...

  13. Lithium and Lexapro --what happened? 25th May 2007
    ... this combination now? Have you tried lithium and lamictal together? Also lamictal and seroquel seems to be...

  14. Tried anything new! 24th May 2007
    ... which was a weight gainer. Today I take Topamax, Lamictal and Abilify, none of which are known to cause weight...

  15. Freaking Out 24th May 2007
    ... Are you on a mood stabilizer like lithium, depakote, lamictal ? Why did you go off seroquel? At least this time...
    ... mood stabilizers are lithium, depakote and tegretol. Lamictal is a newer med used for the same purpose. Now some...

  16. update on husband and BP struggle 23rd May 2007
    ... stabilizer. I would give the combination of lithium and lamictal and good try, as you have to introduce the lamictal ... the pdoc still saw the fast talking etc. so added Lamictal and that was the magic combination. Now I don't think...
    ... Tsohl I was wondering why the pdoc put my husband on lamictal and nothing else? Do they have to do it one at a time...
    ... tonight and came home with new med samples, one is Lamictal which is being added to a decreased dose of lithium...
    ... Tsohl I was wondering why the pdoc put my husband on lamictal and nothing else? Do they have to do it one at a time ... onsideration. It is ESPECIALLY important to keep an eye on Lamictal and increase it SLOWLY because there is a rash that ... for the rash and if you notice it, have him stop the Lamictal and the rash will fade away, not causing any lasting...
    ... with the pdoc last night with a new prescription for Lamictal , which is being added to a decreased dose of Lithium...
    ... Hello 4support, Lamictal and lithium is a very good combination. The only ... downside is that lamictal has to be introduced slowly, so it takes probably...

  17. Newbie..........Help!!!! 23rd May 2007
    ... something weight neutrel. Lots of people on this site love Lamictal as it does not gain weight, but I was one of the few...

  18. Forward all the way 22nd May 2007
    ... med adjustment. Lots of people seem to do well on Lamictal , which is supposed to be weight neutral. I think ... is on lithium, tegretol and it was the addition of Lamictal that really made him feel well. Keep us posted...

  19. Why is Sleeping so Difficult? 22nd May 2007
    ... I take Lamictal to treat rapid cycling bipolar disorder, along with...

  20. How do I know it's Bipolar? 19th May 2007
    ... tegretol to lithium? My son takes both those drugs and lamictal as well. On that combination he has been stable and...
    ... tsohl he is taking Lamictal and it is two weeks today. He was suppose to take...
    ... - 200 mg and sometimes can go as high as 600 mg. Lamictal works very slowly. It should not be used when you...

  21. is there hope? 18th May 2007
    ... depakote a stabilizer? they also say serequol or lamictal should help..im just giving you names of drugs. for...
    ... stabilizer or not. I will check into the seroquel and lamictal before we see the Pdoc on the 4th. The ambien is just...
    ... mood stabilizer as are lithium, tegretol, topomax. Lamictal is now considered a mood stabilizer and Seroquel is ... lithium. Everything else is kind of hit or miss. Also Lamictal has to be introduced VERY slowly so as to avoid the ... nasty rash that has been mentioned previously. Lamictal is especially good at treating bipolar depression...

  22. just got a new med, seroquel... 17th May 2007
    ... this doesnt work then they may try something like Lamictal if I still want to... i have varying opinions I ... start the atypical ... whatever it is then add on ( Lamictal ) Please dont scare me too much I did read that...
    ... As you already know my daughter is on Seroquel and Lamictal . My daughter started the Seroquel first and then ... Lamictal . The Seroquel works great and I have heard that in...
    ... use Seroquel in combination with a mood stabilizer. Lamictal and Seroquel seem to be a popular combination! But...
    ... anyways, as in it seemed to sound better this and Lamictal actually this being the only anti psychotic I thought...

  23. having hard time 16th May 2007
    ... back form the hospital the doctor upped my dosage of lamictal and prozac and i'm feeling a little better had to ... medication and if maybe it was too much medication I am on lamictal 400 mg,abilify 15 mg,depakote 500 mg ,geodon 320 mg...

  24. Can pdoc take away med that's working? 16th May 2007
    ... There are other wieght neutral meds like Geodon, Lamictal and sometimes Seroquel. I could understand your concerns...
    ... Thanks for the reply. I'm also taking Lamictal and Abilfy. I guess I could try and do it with just...

  25. a question for those on meds or those that might know 16th May 2007
    ... hubby go on something else I am not sure how long Lamictal takes to work (thats what he is on right?) but I have ... getting better, maybe he too will level out when the Lamictal picks up and kicks in. I hope so! Hang in there...
    ... going on since I have not talked to him. And yes it is lamictal . Bear so nice to see you here and yes I am sure...
    ... ok? Well I know Goody would give better advice on Lamictal ... or anyone else on it. That is weird that when...
    ... Bear in mind that the downside of Lamictal is that it takes a LONG time to titrate up to the...
    ... like my brother! If I do the other on my list was Lamictal and Topamax... see if that is any good. Maybe I would...
    ... less time than if it was the other way around with Lamictal . :)...

  26. Strattera For BP 15th May 2007
    ... Strattera for the norepinephrin content. I am also taking Lamictal , Wellbutrin, Abilify and Seroquel. Quite a cocktail...
    ... As for my "cocktail" of meds....The Abilify and Lamictal are wonderful meds for BP and I tolerate them well ... respond to the AD's but am responding very well to the Lamictal , Abilify, Wellbutrin & Seroquel. I'm cutting out...

  27. still having some prob's with son 14th May 2007
    ... sleep so he took me off of it altogether. Now I'm on Lamictal (400mg.), Seroquel (slowly increasing up to 400mg ... 100mg. in the morning), and Klonopin (1.5mg.). The Lamictal and Seroquel are both mood stabilisers, and the Seroquel...
    ... that he took me off of it. And I was already on the Lamictal and Klonopin and, at the time, Ativan. He ended up ... sleep and it helps with the manic side of things while Lamictal takes care of depression and Klonopin handles my anxiety ... what all they intail but I know Topomax, Zyprexa, and Lamictal are in the mix...I think Klonopin is in it, too. ...

  28. Changing Doctors 14th May 2007
    ... your doctor about anti-seizure medications, such as Lamictal , which have good anti-depressant properties without...

  29. What Changes after being diagnosed? 13th May 2007
    ... there are plenty of meds for bipolar disorder. I'm on Lamictal , Seroquel, and Klonopin. It's really trial and error...

  30. So lost and confused..... 11th May 2007
    ... things stable. He is taking lithium, tegretol and lamictal . It sounded like a lot to me, but they each work...

  31. Bipolar and can't stay in high school 11th May 2007
    ... 2 years ago. The psychiatrist put me on 100mg of Lamictal and 450mg of Lithium. That didn't seem to help my...
    ... makes things worse. My daughter is on Seroquel and Lamictal ....the Seroquel helps out with sleepm irritability ... , frustration and depression. Lamictal is a great mood stabilizer that addresses the depressive ... to be a great combo for her. It sounds like your Lamictal can use an increase....100mgs is still a low dose...
    ... took me off both Gabitril and Geodon and put me on Lamictal to start with. It's only serious side effect is the...
    ... anxiety with slight bipolar (he's titrating up on lamictal ) and is almost 18 while repeating 10th grade for the...

  32. Scared, What do I do? 10th May 2007
    ... Today we saw a pdoc/neurologist and he prescribed lamictal but when we walked out of his office I said are you...

  33. leomia are you here? 9th May 2007
    ... filled the perscription. The only thing about that Lamictal is that it is going to take time for it to reach a...
    ... more sense. It is going to take time especially with Lamictal since it has to be given in slowly and takes time...
    ... until the meds start working. As I already said, Lamictal takes time sometimes months to kick in....so be prepared...
    ... until he is on meds and somewhat stabilized. And with Lamictal it is going to take some time and that is if he is...

  34. New here...son with BP 9th May 2007
    ... inattentive type a little less than a year ago. She is on Lamictal and Seroquel and seems to be doing fairly well on...

  35. new on Seroquel-Blocks your dopamine? Cocaine? 9th May 2007
    ... Seroquel, a starters kit, with a max dose of 300 mg, and Lamictal , starter kit, max dose of 100mg. It is day 2, and...

  36. help me get back into school!! 8th May 2007
    ... Hi Hope- Thanks for your reply! I have tried: lamictal , lithium, depakote, tegretol, topamax, seroquel, abilify...
    ... and Trileptal without success. He titrated up on Lamictal (currently on 250 mg./day), is taking 15 mg. of Abilify ... close to stability, but not there. The pdoc added Lamictal and the three together seem to be the answer. Do...
    ... family situation. Ok so the drug trials... Lamictal : I've tried it 3 times. Every time it's actually made...
    ... get you through. Your really can do it. I'm on Lamictal , and I was lucky that finding the right med for me...
    ... concentration? My son is taking lithium, tegretol and lamictal . He wasn't medicated for his undergrad work and feels...

  37. Seroquel?????? 7th May 2007
    ... for her. There is another drug out there called Lamictal which is an anticonvulsant that works as a mood stabilizer ... start at 25mgs and increase it every week or two) Lamictal has been referred to as the "magic bullet" by many ... on this med as well and the combo of Seroquel and Lamictal seem to work out well for her. She is only on 150mgs ... of the Lamictal and we are thinking that she may need a little bit...
    ... diagnosed and treated. Since being on Seroquel and Lamictal she has not self injured, has had no further suicidal ... like she did a year ago. With the Seroquel and Lamictal she is doing exceptionally well at school and is quite ... can decrease the dosage and perhaps have her on the Lamictal alone but only time will tell. For now at this moment...
    ... diagnosed with bipolar in December of '04 and put on Lamictal and given Seroquel for sleep. With both I was started ... while on this drug! When I was first started on the Lamictal and Seroquel combo, I gained about 10 lbs (not good ... attributable to the Seroquel alone, the combination with Lamictal , or just a manifestation of the stress and craziness...
    ... than you (575mgs/day in divided doses) as well as Lamictal 150mgs/day. I was thinking that in the future we ... able to wean her off of the Seroquel and have her on Lamictal alone. Seems that you went the opposite route.;)...

  38. lexapro side effects 6th May 2007
    ... i'm currently taking lamictal 100 mg for bipolar II, though i've just worked up...

  39. Terrible days, better evenings?? 6th May 2007
    ... son is on 3 mood stabilizers: lithobid, tegretol and Lamictal . He was able to eliminate all other classes of drugs...

  40. off of meds....big mistake!!!! 6th May 2007
    ... II. So, in September, I am planning to get off the Lamictal so we can conceive without worry of anti-seizure side...

  41. new here 5th May 2007
    ... to help with irritability and impulsivity. I'm on Lamictal , and that's good for the depressive side. I used ... facing another if the current med change (increasing my Lamictal ) doesn't work. Also, I cannot stress enough the importance...

  42. Feeling little lost lately- 4th May 2007
    ... help of my tdoc I found a new pdoc, who started me Lamictal and Risperdal, and I took another week off from work...
    ... job of getting better- and I go to a full dose of Lamictal in 3.5 weeks, so I'll see then how it works. And...
    ... the lines of communication have been flowing. :) Lamictal is a very good drug for most people. I hope it works...

  43. Afraid to take Lexapro -- bp depression 2nd May 2007
    ... Lexapro doesn't do it for you, you may want to consider Lamictal . It's highest success comes as being an add on med ... which could work out very well for you. Lamictal also has a wonderful side effect profile and many...
    ... lexapro doesn't work for you, another good choice may be Lamictal . I am also on that, and didn't notice ANY side effects ... side effects, and I didn't see any side effects that Lamictal gave by itself. I'm not sure if I'm just ... try and if that doesn't work ask your doctor about Lamictal . Good Luck, -steamroll...

  44. HELP! Effexor XR Once a Day Isn't Enough. Twice a Day Seems Better. 2nd May 2007
    ... now we believe I am actually BP so I started taking Lamictal . Of course always consult with your doctor about...

  45. help! I'm sleeping way too much 1st May 2007
    ... believe. but anyway i take 1000mg depakote, 100mg lamictal and 150mg wellbutrin. my question is, i have been ... these meds making me this tired? i've been on the lamictal for about a year now so i don't believe it's that...
    ... Lamictal is a drug that can make you tired if it's been increased...

  46. Can't get out bed 1st May 2007
    ... stabilizer such as lithium, depakote, tegretol or lamictal ? Is he receiving treatment from a psychiatrist or...

  47. BP II meds: Lamictal, Seroquel, Tegetrol or... any others?what will work best? 30th April 2007
    ... [QUOTE=leomia;2953992] Lamictal Hi im not sure what type of BP I am, I just ... that I even have it... My physician has put me on lamictal before and it really messed me up even more:) , I...
    ... same response to any given med. My daughter is on Lamictal and Seroquel combo....those two meds work well for...
    ... daughter? AcrylicMaster - how long were you on Lamictal for? Did you get to what YOUR personal best dose is...
    ... having BP II. With that having been said, I like the Lamictal because it is weight neutral and has a great side...
    ... well but was still a bit agitated, so the pdoc added Lamictal . This proved to be the winning combination and he ... stabilizer such as lithium, tegretol, depakote, etc. Lamictal and Seroquel seem to be a good combination for many...
    ... and what type? I have heard more people that like Lamictal so far... but some like seroquel and some dont. Who ... from that. I know I wouldn't. So far I am thinking, Lamictal and maybe seroquel and maybe Tegretrol depending on...
    ... I'd bet that it is Lamictal that someone said was their "miracle" drug. Not all...
    ... Thanks Tsohl! don't you need liver blood taken with Lamictal as well? I have done it with Lithium and Depakote ... no one wants them! :blob_fire I bet it was too. ( Lamictal ) That reminded me to go and look for it. See how off...
    ... No, Lamictal is one that does not require a blood draw. Seroquel ... commonly it is combined with a mood stabilizer such as Lamictal . There is no generic med for Lamictal so it may be...
    ... leomia;2953992]Hi everyone I thought I would like Lamictal the best because everyone swears by it but I went ... swear by it - no side effects for me. I don't think Lamictal has been licensed in the UK leomia - so you might...
    ... does it stand for something? I think if I cant get on Lamictal I would like Tegretol and when in 6 or so mos I get ... back to the states if I need to I can ask about lamictal . And I have looked into seroquel it seems to be good...
    ... does it stand for something? I think if I cant get on Lamictal I would like Tegretol and when in 6 or so mos I get ... back to the states if I need to I can ask about lamictal . And I have looked into seroquel it seems to be good...
    ... this either well out of my 3 top if they dont have lamictal I can always switch something and try in the states...
    ... implant if you read what Nut said) and the affects for Lamictal said the same things.... did the doctor advise anything...
    ... across the information regarding birth control and Lamictal and discussed it with her pdoc who took that into ... was more of a problem for women who were already on Lamictal and then started birth control and not so much with ... women who were on birth control and then started on Lamictal . So....I would let your pdoc know that you are on ... that perhaps it will possibly take a higher dose of Lamictal than the usual to see a good response in you. I ... stabilizer as well. It works rather quickly whereas the Lamictal which is used as a mood stabilizer takes some time...
    ... Leomia- I'm not much help, I'm just starting on Lamictal , while taking a really low dose of Seroquel (50mg...
    ... are now on 7 or so?) My NHS pdoc refused to use Lamictal with me. Perhaps because it's not licensed here yet...
    ... me. pieke - did you ask your doc why they wont use Lamictal ? and if your paying your ctax and etc there is no...

  48. Now trying Lithium--Help?? 30th April 2007
    ... I need to be stable and I am not! So I have heard Lamictal is just as good perhaps better and some people on...
    ... since. And, Leomia, he's on lithium, tegretol and Lamictal . It was the addition of the Lamictal that proved...

  49. does anyone know if medicare helps with these med? 29th April 2007
    ... are very expesive and I have insurance. I was on Lamictal 200mg and Tregratol 100 mg and just recently he increased ... my Lamictal to 250, I feel a lot better now and feel like my old...
    ... near future. Also, the patent should have expired on Lamictal by then, so there will be other companies manufacturing ... lamictal , which will bring the price down....So for a variety ... Security. I'm glad the meds are working well for you. Lamictal seems to work very well for many, many people. ...

  50. How long before meds work?? 29th April 2007
    ... along with two other mood stabilizers, lithium and Lamictal ....this combination works great for him. He has been...

  51. Being B-Polar and being reckless 28th April 2007
    ... husband and I..I am on Adderallxr, wellbutrin, and lamictal ...I am on a small dose of Lamictal...25mg.. when I...

  52. Advice for depression cycles? 25th April 2007
    ... and newly diagnosed. I started treatment recently ( Lamictal ) after getting off yet another anti-depressent (they...
    ... How long have you been on the Lamictal ? It took about 8 weeks before I noticed any significant...
    ... a day. I am not sure how long i have been on the lamictal . I tend to loose all sense of time whenever it gets...

  53. I feel lost.. or something ... sick of fighting and being confused 25th April 2007
    ... all do, have heard good things about Tegetrol and Lamictal . I dont know what the UK docs will give me, she asked...
    ... a try. It also helps with sleep. She is also on Lamictal which has no side effects....the combo works great ... may just want to give the Lithium another try. The Lamictal works well as an add on med so I would keep that in...

  54. Lamictal side effects mimick MS symptoms? 24th April 2007
    ... going to post anyway. My 25 year old son has taken Lamictal , along with lithium and tegretol for abut 2 years ... feeling are from that rather than due to side effects of Lamictal . Are you wondering if your symptoms are a result ... of the use of Lamictal for several years? :) Tsohl...
    ... going to post anyway. My 25 year old son has taken Lamictal , along with lithium and tegretol for abut 2 years ... feeling are from that rather than due to side effects of Lamictal . Are you wondering if your symptoms are a result ... of the use of Lamictal for several years? :) Tsohl...
    ... I have had more symptoms that mimic MS than just Lamictal side effects....

  55. Bipolar II ? maybe? .... 24th April 2007
    ... d benefit from some treatment, you might ask about Lamictal . The one draw-back to lamictal is that it has to...

  56. finally got a new pdoc 24th April 2007
    ... trying to make them put me on somthing like tegetrol or lamictal (anything that wont make me crave munchies! I am trying...

  57. Tegratol MG? 24th April 2007
    ... My son takes it in combination with lithium and Lamictal . How long has your daughter been taking it?...
    ... She's taking her thyroid med also. She tried the lamictal but gave her terrible migraines & throwing up. She...

  58. Newcomer/ Hello to All 23rd April 2007
    ... can of worms!!!;) My daughter is on Seroquel and Lamictal ....we had some hypomania breakthrough since my brother...
    ... freakish form). I began treatment a few months ago ( Lamictal ) and have seen some improvement. If I can be of ... and what specific manic symptoms are experienced? Lamictal helped with some depression first, then the irritablility...

  59. Back from 1st apt..got dysmythia..anyone know anything about it? 23rd April 2007
    ... stabilizer. My son takes it along with lithium and Lamictal . There are usually a few side effects when you first...

  60. Anyone w/worsening of bp depression with menopause? 22nd April 2007
    ... gave up on the hormones. I am on 3 bipolar meds ( Lamictal , Abilify and Wellbutrin). I recently went to a holistic...
    ... taking risperdal, neurontin (good for hot flashes), lamictal , lexapro, buspar, klonopin. She says that she's never...

  61. Bipolar side effects 22nd April 2007
    ... lithium and depakote, but I haven't heard of it with lamictal . Actually the shakiness is also a symptom with lithium...
    ... I have been taking Lamictal for almost a year. I have just started taking Geodon...

  62. Lithium builds gray matter in bipolar brains 20th April 2007
    ... worked well for my Father's BP but the Pdoc put me on Lamictal instead. I never had any blood tests before beeing...
    ... and my results. To : BPBDPCO Yes, it seems that Lamictal is the darling mood stabilizer with the (younger)...

  63. My story and what has worked for me 20th April 2007
    ... something with extreme side effects. He tried out Lamictal and Seroquel on me which effectively made me sleep...

  64. Lamictal question 20th April 2007
    ... Apparently there are more crazy variances with Lamictal than with a lot of other meds. It depends what else...
    ... crying, up and down. The doctor said it might be the Lamictal cessation, and when I resumed it, right away I felt...

  65. Need some advice - please! 18th April 2007
    ... takes two additional mood stabilizers: tegretol and Lamictal . I'm afraid I can't offer any suggestions about...

  66. ADVICE NEEDED: Best Antidepressant for Bipolar I? 18th April 2007
    ... was on lithium and tegretol and felt about 90% ok. Lamictal was added and that did the trick. He no longer has ... episodes and has been stable and well for two years. Lamictal is a good drug for those who can take it. It functions...
    ... Hi CA- I was at my best on Lamictal and Prozac. My insurance no longer covers Prozac ... on the prozac, probably due to the effectiveness of Lamictal for me. Everyone is different which is why it is...

  67. Has anyone found a decent med? 17th April 2007
    ... has a terrible problem w/meds, just given lexapro, lamictal & trazadone. Got horrible migraines & threw up like ... crazy, I think it's the lamictal from what I read plus itching. Had a suicide thought...
    ... particular with the suicidal thoughts. I am currently on Lamictal and I honestly love it. You were right, the itching...
    ... and Prozac worked against me not for me! I was on Lamictal but I got a rash so definitely watch out for that...
    ... migraines & throwing up, we looked it up & it sd the lamictal can cause severe migraines. She had been on Topamax...
    ... My daughter is on Lamictal and we were told by the nurse practitioner that IF ... one. So don't get too concerned about the rash.... Lamictal is a great med with the least side effects and when...
    ... I am on Lamictal and since I have been taking it, my weekly/biweekly...
    ... I HAVE BEEN ON LAMICTAL FOR A YEAR NOW AND IT HAS CONTROLED MY MOODS, IE LIKE ... ANXIOUS, WHAT A MESS. RIGHT NOW I AM TAKING 150 MG LAMICTAL TWICE A DAY, .5 RISPIRIDAL IN THE PM , 1MG LEXAPRO...
    ... migraines & throwing up, we looked it up & it sd the lamictal can cause severe migraines. She had been on Topamax...
    ... just add one med at a time? i would start with the lamictal . that way, you could tell what med does what. ...
    ... What did you think of the lamictal ? Also she has thyroid problems on meds for that &...

  68. everythings finally looking up 17th April 2007
    ... finally have it under control. i am now taking 100mg lamictal , 1000mg depakote, and 150mg wellbutrin. what a great...

  69. help, advice 16th April 2007
    ... posts and think that perhaps a little increase in your Lamictal or Lexapro may do the thing. I would think that the ... Lamictal would be the one since it not only has mood stabilizing...

  70. Bipolar, is this a prison? (long post) 16th April 2007
    ... diagnosed me and labeled me bipolar type 1, and put me on Lamictal which made me feel more alive than I had in years...
    ... I am understanding what you wrote, you are taking lamictal only and that this is the first medication you were ... behavioral specialist as the person who prescribed Lamictal . Is s/he a psychiatrist? I would suggest you ... felt pretty good but not 100%...so his new pdoc added Lamictal and it did the trick. Each works on slightly different...

  71. Sleeping problems-what to do? 16th April 2007
    ... Seroquel to sleep and it works GREAT! I am now on Lamictal and the combination of the two allows me to get a...
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