- zoloft withdrawl? 9th March 2007
... My pdoc told me to just stop it- I'm also on Lamictal and Zyprexa.
Now that it's been a few more days,...
- Sick on Lamictal!! 8th March 2007
... I don't eat right before or right after I take the Lamictal , I am very nauseas so try eating around the time you...
... I am on 200 mg of Lamictal . I had those side effects as I was slowly increasing...
- Lamictal and shortness of breath??? 8th March 2007
... He thinks that it is not the lamictal . I have been in the hospital this week and they ran ... problems. One of the nurses told me that she had been on lamictal and had severe shortness of breath, cough and said...
- Troubles with Sleep 8th March 2007
... I am currently taking 100mg of Lamictal and 10mg of Abilify. I take both in the morning. ... I was, at one time, taking Lamictal at 7pm. At that time, I was having difficulties staying...
- Meds???? I'm scared 7th March 2007
... ll probably be a mood stabiliser of some sort like Lamictal , Lithium, or Tegretol (there are more, but those are ... couple of weeks, but the one thing to watch out with Lamictal (if he/she puts you on that) is the rash. If you ... can, in rare cases, be deadly if you continue to use Lamictal . If you're an addict, tell your pdoc so he/she can...
... things get better for you soon...my daughter is on lamictal and seroquel which work out well but just recently...
... as far as I'm concerned! You go girls!!!
I take Lamictal and Zyprexa and that works for me. With any antipsycotic...
... of the meds will take time to start working. The Lamictal is one that you must titrate up slowly and will take...
... as far as I'm concerned! You go girls!!!
I take Lamictal and Zyprexa and that works for me. With any antipsycotic...
... would prefer something that is "weight neutral."
Lamictal and seroquel seem to be a popular combination for...
... As far as your worry about weight gain... Lamictal is weight neutral and people love it but it does take...
- not enough sleep and irritability... 7th March 2007
... You were shaking at the beginning when you started Lamictal , and then later you were singing its praises to others ... so you are now not getting the benefits from the Lamictal like you were. Aside from just the physical aspects ... drink heavily, you don't get adequate sleep, your Lamictal cannot counteract the alcohol's impact on your brain...
... me like you need a mood stabilizer in addition to Lamictal , but that is up to the pdoc, of course.
I hope...
- depakote and lithium???? 6th March 2007
... Ok I went to my doctor and he took me off lamictal and put me on depakote 500 mg and lowered my lithium...
... My 25-year old son is on 3: lithium, tegretol and lamictal . He has been stable and healthy for two years. They...
- Lamictal support!! 6th March 2007
... My daughter is on Lamictal and takes it at night. You may want to call your ... these symptoms should subside.
I am glad that the Lamictal is working for you....it is a great med that many...
... I'm on lamictal 200 mg 1xday. I take it in the morning- but that ... breakthroughs come and go but I've stayed with the lamictal 2 years now.
Also: the reason they have to up the...
... [QUOTE=greenidme;2840466]I'm on lamictal 200 mg 1xday. I take it in the morning- but that ... breakthroughs come and go but I've stayed with the lamictal 2 years now.
Also: the reason they have to up the...
... what seem to be side-effects. I did when I started lamictal and still do when I forget to take my zyprexa. They...
... i have been on lamictal for about a year now. i have never noticed any side...
... What is the therapeutic dose for Lamictal ?
Does it cause insomnia? I am now taking 100mg daily ... in the morning. I was taking Lamictal at night; but now take it in the morning, thinking ... great things about this med, but don't know if the Lamictal or the abilify is causing my downward spiral....
... individual. But it is very important to increase the lamictal slowly, as you know. Hang in there. The results...
... Although Lamictal is, like, a miracle drug for me, there is usually ... articularly thrilled about. If you can't eat before taking Lamictal , eat right after. I'm on 100mg, about to up to 200mg...
- meds making me feel dizzy and drunk ? about symptoms! 6th March 2007
... and error, my son takes lithium, tegretol retard and lamictal . Each works slightly differently and on a slightly ... years now. ;)
If you are stable you could try lamictal . It doesn't snap you out of depression or mania, ... take a lower dosage of lithium with the addition of lamictal or topomax, or what you mentioned, tegretol and topomax...
... well...getting old.:)
I haven't heard that about Lamictal . There are lots of people here on the board that...
... Hi leomia-
I'm on Lamictal (mood stablizer )which I LOVE- no side effects for...
- Is this normal or what??? On Lithium 5th March 2007
... with your pdoc about this? My son takes lithium and lamictal and a 3rd mood stabilizer, too, tegretol. He has been...
- disability 5th March 2007
... spend much of my time at home sleeping.
I take 200mg lamictal , 10mg zyprexa.
What I'm wondering is, can I apply...
- ADD vs. BP 5th March 2007
... Long story short, he is now on Concerta as well as Lamictal and Abilify and it has made a huge difference! He...
... Concerta might not have worked as well without the Lamictal and Abilify doing their job so I guess it's everything...
... was being caused by the ADHD. He was on 200 mg. of Lamictal and 15 mg. of Abilify and he seemed better, but not...
- Newly Diagnosed with BP. On Lamictal and other Meds. Have chronic fatigue 5th March 2007
...
I am newly diagnosed with BP and I have been on Lamictal for a month or so, plus Prozac, and perphe****ne. ... off the meds. My doctor told me as he raises the Lamictal levels, I should feel better, but I just wanted to...
... Lamictal has been a miracle for me- it does take time to tirate...
... aid that works for me, but everyone is different. Lamictal doesn't usually cause drowsiness, I don't think, but...
- zoloft and carbs/sugar cravings? 5th March 2007
... still I crave carbs/sugars.
I also take abilify and lamictal and was told the abilify doesn't cause weight gain...
- Is this normal? 4th March 2007
... if it was dark outside. When we started giving him Lamictal a year ago it helped a great deal. When we removed ... concerta it improved even more. He had been stable on Lamictal for several months and it seemed like most of his...
... if it was dark outside. When we started giving him Lamictal a year ago it helped a great deal. When we removed ... concerta it improved even more. He had been stable on Lamictal for several months and it seemed like most of his...
- BPers Who Went Off Meds & Learned Their Lesson 4th March 2007
... NOS (not otherwise specified) and has been on the Lamictal 150mgs and Seroquel 300mgs daily. She was diagnosed...
... NOS (not otherwise specified) and has been on the Lamictal 150mgs and Seroquel 300mgs daily. She was diagnosed ... pdoc would not of chose the compbo of seroquel and lamictal . It did the trick of stability for her until she choose...
... able to use another mood stabilizer in addition to lamictal . From what I understand, lamictal is only given after...
- Does this mean the crash off mania is near? 4th March 2007
... him maintain a normal mood. Lots of bp meds (like lamictal , which I'm taking) are approved for "maintenance"...
- Awake for + 48 hours 4th March 2007
... i think you need a mood stabilzer.
lithium, lamictal , tegetrol (sp?)...
... or prescribe here- but we can listen.
Pam
200mg lamictal , 15mg abilify, 100mg zoloft-bipolar 1...
- just another newbie 3rd March 2007
... of one that I can do right now!
Bipolar I
200mg lamictal
100mg zoloft
30mg abilify
thanks again in advance...
... people that are doing nicely on the combination of lamictal and abilify. Their episodes are being controlled...
... increased depression on the Zoloft with your pdoc. Lamictal is suppose to be great at curbing the depressive side ... of things so perhaps a little increase in the Lamictal may do the trick. My daughter is on Lamictal and ... ask is that they have found that women who are on Lamictal sometimes need a little increase in the med for the...
- disappointed in new med 3rd March 2007
... !
Just venting. Thanks for "listening"
200mg lamictal
30mg abilify
100mg zoloft
Any suggestions as...
... and it doesn't work as effectively as it should.
Lamictal and abilify are two of the newer drugs that are working...
... I think tshol is right. Especially since the lamictal takes a looooong time to get to an effective dosage...
... Thanks you two-
I''ve been on lamictal for 3 years- it's the abilify that is new. I've been...
... Seroquel is often prescribed with lamictal . It seems to help with sleep. Hopefully it will...
- Just Feeling Blue 3rd March 2007
... anyone else?
It's like my head is all foggy. I'm on Lamictal , and Equeatro and it's been working really well. ...
- anybody tried symbyax? 2nd March 2007
... people who have tried it or use it now.
ps I take lamictal , prozac, zyprexa
THANKS!
:)...
... on zyprexa 2.5 1-4 x a day as needed
I'm also on Lamictal
I'm off any and all antidepressants which only ADDED...
- Mania or meds causing ravenous carb craving??? 2nd March 2007
...
Suggestions, anyone?
AHHHH!
P.S. I take Lamictal 200 mg and Lexapro 10 mg...
... It doesn't sound like lamictal alone is doing the trick to stabilize you if you feel ... perhaps another mood stabilizer in addition to the lamictal .
Lamictal is not one of the drugs that is known...
...
Suggestions, anyone?
AHHHH!
P.S. I take Lamictal 200 mg and Lexapro 10 mg...
... meds that CAUSE carb/sugar cravings but they aren't lamictal or lexapro... zyprexa causes it and I hear that some...
... [QUOTE=tsohl;2832975]It doesn't sound like lamictal alone is doing the trick to stabilize you if you feel ... perhaps another mood stabilizer in addition to the lamictal .
Lamictal is not one of the drugs that is known...
- anyone on lithium and concerta? 2nd March 2007
... son is/was on Concerta. I believe he is also on lamictal and abilify.
Was your husband on lithium before...
... it has taken me so long to respond. My son is on Lamictal , Abilify, and Concerta (and Seroquel as needed). ...
- Agoraphobic, anyone???? 2nd March 2007
... zoloft, changing abilify back to zyprexa and leaving lamictal alone. I'm hopeful since I think zoloft was the culprit...
- Seroquel, Cymbalta, Lithium, Lunesta... 2nd March 2007
... prescribed, such as lithium, tegretol, depakote and lamictal . Often a person will require smaller doses of several...
- Adhd? 1st March 2007
... finish college!
And things are peachy with the lamictal ! 200mg is my "sweet spot" as some of you have called...
... Hey Llama,
That's very good news. I'm so glad Lamictal is working so well for you.
:) Tsohl...
- I have first Doc apt in an hours time........ 1st March 2007
... mood stabilizer...if not lithium something else like lamictal , tegretol, depakote.
I have found that some people...
... mood stabilizer...if not lithium something else like lamictal , tegretol, depakote.
I have found that some people...
- is it her bipolar? 28th February 2007
... try. they were Lithium, Zyprexa, Risperidone and Lamictal . With the side effects we found on these, she said...
- pdoc told me to go cold turkey with my meds!! 28th February 2007
... have any information on tegretol, i asked her for lamictal but she said someone in her care had died last week ... from the lamictal rash and she is cautious about prescribing it!!!!...
... new you;) " around this forum.
Oh, and BTW, the Lamictal does have that danger of the Steven Johnson Syndrome ... is extremely rare and my 15 year old daughter is on Lamictal . The trick is to taper up very slowly even more slowly...
... with your pdoc, I would ask her if you could have Lamictal if you assume the risk...and that you'll introduce ... son is on 3 mood stabilizers: lithium, tegretol and lamictal . Each treats a slightly different aspect of BP. ... 85% on lithium and tegretol. With the addition of Lamictal about two years ago, he is now stable and healthy...
...
Just to give you a little more confidence about Lamictal , the rash is more prevalent in children than in in...
- What other ailment have you got??? 28th February 2007
... ve got the biggest sweet tooth since I've been on Lamictal . I have to really fight the urge to go down the candy...
... to carbs;
Could this be due to the Abilify and Lamictal ?????...
- Does Manic episodes have to be treated 28th February 2007
... sounds like you need mood stabilizers (such as Lithium, Lamictal , Depakote, etc.) and that the anti-depressants alone ... awhile to find the right ones. My son is currently on Lamictal , Abilify, Concerta (for ADHD) and Seroquel as needed...
- Medications are beating me up... 28th February 2007
... and needs to see this for himself. have you tried lamictal ? the people on this board only say great things about...
- Lamictal and Alcohol?? 27th February 2007
... with meds kinda depends on your tolerance. I take lamictal drink a few beers with no problem. but my tolerance...
... with meds kinda depends on your tolerance. I take lamictal drink a few beers with no problem. but my tolerance...
... My tolerance has been lower since taking Lamictal ....
- borderline personality disorder 27th February 2007
... to the idea of being BP II and have just started on lamictal . im always being told something different, at one...
- Lamictal and Mania 26th February 2007
... Hi, Oldrocker:) From what I have researched about Lamictal it seems as if you have hit what is referred to as ... yourself better than anybody else and if 100mgs of Lamictal has you feeling good and more yourself then I say ... that is going to do it for you!!!
I handpicked Lamictal for my 15 year old daughter after reading that it ... your body says otherwise.
I have also read that Lamictal can cause mania but in very rare cases.
I am ... glad that the Lamictal has done exactly what I have read about....I also...
... oldrocker, welcome to the board
i started taking lamictal almost a year ago. it has really helped me alot, i ... cut back and add depakote. i am now down to 100 mg lamictal and 750 mg of depakote. i'm waiting to see my pdoc ... on friday because i want the lamictal increased again. i have become really depressed since ... think he over reacted. but to answer your question the lamictal is great and i've heard that it has helped many people...
... Hi Oldrocker,
I'm glad that lamictal is working great for you. It really is one of the ... for bp in my opinion. I'm on 200mg and have been on lamictal for months and months. Good stuff!...
... for several years. He did not find stability until lamictal was added to the lithium. He was about 85% better ... , but the addition of Lamictal brought him right up to the point where he wanted...
... Oldrocker,
So nice to read your post. I am on Lamictal too, working my way up the ladder, and tonight will...
... mixed episodes... the very first med that we tried was Lamictal . Started working well immediately for me, but, I ... reaction to it.
So, I wanted to let you all taking lamictal know to please watch for the Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... me in the face!! I am very frustrated because the lamictal was working very well on my mood swings and all....
... that was just increased this week) and am at 50mg Lamictal for one more week (then, up to 100mg). I was feeling...
... mixed episodes... the very first med that we tried was Lamictal . Started working well immediately for me, but, I ... reaction to it.
So, I wanted to let you all taking lamictal know to please watch for the Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... me in the face!! I am very frustrated because the lamictal was working very well on my mood swings and all.
...
... Hi Tom-
I've been on Lamictal for 3 years and LOVE IT!
I've always been more depressed ... to keep ME down too. I'd love to go back to JUST lamictal since it was the best time of my life! I hope it ... you off to 100 again?
Good luck!
Glad you found lamictal !...
... Hi tom,
I'm on Lamictal 200 mg and equeatrol 100mg. I was dx with bp a year ... was right and finally went to pdoc. He put me on Lamictal and like you it has worked great.
I'm down right ... and just wanted to let you know that I too feel that Lamictal is a great medicine.
Thanks for listening.
Just...
... mixed episodes... the very first med that we tried was Lamictal . Started working well immediately for me, but, I ... reaction to it.
So, I wanted to let you all taking lamictal know to please watch for the Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... me in the face!! I am very frustrated because the lamictal was working very well on my mood swings and all.
...
... wrong.... I think partly, I was in denial because the lamictal working for my mood swings so well!...
... wrong.... I think partly, I was in denial because the lamictal working for my mood swings so well!
That is too...
- Lamictal and lack of motivation 26th February 2007
... This all happened to me when I first started on Lamictal , well it never really went away (It's been 2 1/2 yrs...
... Lexapro. I had that issue when taking it. I am now on Lamictal and am doing great.....just the opposite with the ... sleep all day...no energy.
I am currently taking Lamictal (still working my way up to 100mg.....am on 50 right...
... that so many of you have had a positive response from Lamictal , it reinforces what I've heard about it from others...
- Pulse racing on abilify & lamictal? 26th February 2007
... considered perfectly normal (the increased anxiety with the Lamictal until it levels off) with abilify you could have dangerous ... let us know how things go. BTW....my daughter is on Lamictal and it has helped her out tremendously.;)
(((HUGS...
... She called & told & she was told to stop the lamictal but take the abilify. Really is scary, she seems ok...
- Supplements for bp 24th February 2007
... him, although not enough that he could go off his Lamictal . I would love to hear from anyone else who is using...
- Advice to spouses? Buy the house next door! 24th February 2007
... sodium valproate (called epilum here in Australia) and lamictal . I really liked the Lamictal but it is too expensive...
- Goody2Shuz ?Aricpet 23rd February 2007
... but his pych. will not consider it. He has been on Lamictal . It has done a wonderful job sabilizing him, until...
... ADHD no longer are necessary. The popular word on Lamictal is that it is especially good at stabilizing those...
... Meanwhile....how does your son do while just on the Lamictal ??? Do you think that he really needs to be treated...
... harmful effects. Hey, if you must, tell you doctor that Lamictal is not exactly approved for use in children and yet ... to be providing the stability for my daughter..... Lamictal so happens to be one of them!!:D :D
Good luck...
... as my daughter goes she is 15 years old and is on Lamictal 150mgs and Seroquel 100mgs in the am and 200mgs at...
... in my son's case. He is on lithium, tegretol and Lamictal and has been stable and healthy for 2 years. The ... the pdoc knows just what to do to help your son. Lamictal seems to be a wonderful med. for so many people.....
... Lamicatal in my opinion We were willing to use the Lamictal because what our son was going through frightened...
- just got put on Prozac 20mg as well as Clonopazam 1mg and Depakote 500 mg 23rd February 2007
... least until or unless your episodes are stabilized. Lamictal (lamotrigine) is a newer drug, the first mood stabilizer ... antidepressants, anti-anxiety, sleep, etc. One caveat with lamictal : it needs to be introduced very slowly as it can cause ... tegretol (carbamazepine) and with the addition of Lamictal , he stabilized. He has remained stable and healthy...
... Lamictal and seroquel is a combo that works for many. Depakote...
- Hi..New Here and Need Help 23rd February 2007
... can make things worse. You need a Mood Stabiliser ( Lamictal , Lithium, and several others) either to accompany ... work - it takes a combination. I'm on five myself - Lamictal (mood stabiliser), Abilify (anti-psychotic), Ativan...
... is taking 3 mood stabilizers: lithium, tegretol and Lamictal . He was about 85% stable on lithium and tegretol ... . The addition of lamictal really did the job for him. He has now been stable...
... is taking 3 mood stabilizers: lithium, tegretol and Lamictal . He was about 85% stable on lithium and tegretol ... . The addition of lamictal really did the job for him. He has now been stable...
- Will I ever lead a successful life?? 21st February 2007
... forward to where I am now.
Currently taking 50 mg of Lamictal , 20 mg of Lexapro, and 1 mg of Ativan 4x per day. ... I had thoughts of killing myself, I think that the Lamictal is stabilizing the extremity of my depression.
...
... described it sounds like you new a higher dose of Lamictal or a second mood stabilizer to go along with it. ... and then a bit later, added a 3rd mood stabilizer, Lamictal . That proved to be the winning combination. He has...
... Things are getting better for me. I'm on 200mg of lamictal and probably going to go on something else since I ... those meds. Maybe ask your pdoc about a higher dose of lamictal . That seems like a low dose from my experience anyways...
- Please answer me........ 21st February 2007
... MEDS, I AM ON ABILITY 15MG, LEXAPRO 20MG AND STARTED LAMICTAL A FEW WEEKS AGO WORKING MY WAY UP THE DOSAGE CHART...
- Surgery and onset of Bipolar 20th February 2007
... moments when I am in the "pit of despair". I am taking Lamictal & Abilify right now; but am curious to know if anyone...
- Lamictal and Abilify 20th February 2007
... both weight neutral meds anyway. I was on 200 mg. of Lamictal and I am on 20 mg. of Abilify. I took myself off ... of the Lamictal (stupidly) and now have to build back up to the 200...
... working well. You have to work up to the dosage on the Lamictal and some people have to adjust to the Abilify, but...
... some time and hope that once I get up to 100mg of Lamictal , things will start to feel better. My highs & lows ... at 3am. I take the Abilify in the morning and the Lamictal at 7pm. Is this when I should be taking them? Wish...
... take Abilify whenever I go to bed (it varies) and Lamictal when I wake up (which also varies). She (my pdoc ... ) was going to put me on Lamictal at night if it made me drowsy during the day, but ... so she left it at the beginning of the day. Also, Lamictal will do almost nothing (according to my pdoc) for...
... Lexapro 20mg And Working My Way Up The Ladder On Lamictal And I Think I Have Lost Weight And Am Certainly Trying...
- depressed at certain times of day 20th February 2007
... are all here for.
right now i am on 100 mg of lamictal and 750 mg of depakote, i go see my pdoc next friday...
- Any suggestions? 20th February 2007
... possible med suggestions from you guys. I'm just on lamictal and it is working, but I feel like it's not working ... drop out!!!
Do I need an antidepressant with the lamictal ? Or maybe another mood stabilizer with it? I've already...
... still didn't feel he was quite "there" yet. Then lamictal was added; seroquel was removed and that combo works ... now. :)
I think some people take concerta with lamictal to aid the concentration...but I don't know that from ... board will have some ideas for you.
Glad to hear Lamictal is working well for you. It seems to be a great drug...
... possible med suggestions from you guys. I'm just on lamictal and it is working, but I feel like it's not working ... drop out!!!
Do I need an antidepressant with the lamictal ? Or maybe another mood stabilizer with it? I've already...
... Hi Llama,
My son is on Lamictal and Abilify. Trileptal is also used as a mood stabilizer...
- Lamictal 20th February 2007
... Judi,
Probably the worst thing one can say about Lamictal is that it has to be introduced very slowly into the ... be patient until you reach that therapeutic dose of Lamictal . I don't think anyone can say how long this will ... of tiredness and lethargy should go away by then. Lamictal usually works well for depression. Hopefully it will...
... Hi again,
I believe Lamictal usually takes the longest of all the drugs to reach...
... Hi Judi :) ,
Tshol is right. Lamictal is worth the wait. The downside is the loooong period...
... Hi Judi,
In terms of the Lamictal , I think 200 mg. is a popular dosage. My son was ... than better, so the pdoc took him off of that.
Lamictal takes time, but for many, it is a good, solid med...
... Hi guys,
Just wanted to let you all taking lamictal know to please watch for the Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... me in the face!! I am very frustrated because the lamictal was working verywell on my mood swings....
... devymac,
How long were you taking Lamictal before the rash appeared? Was it instant?...
... Hope you are ok now. I assume you are not taking Lamictal any longer??
Let me know, ok??
Judi...
... Hope you are ok now. I assume you are not taking Lamictal any longer??
Let me know, ok??
Judi
I'm almost...
- ? meds 19th February 2007
... weight neutral if you need an antipsychotic. Otherwise Lamictal is a good mood stabilizer and it's supposed to be...
... it does not cause weight gain.
In the meantime, Lamictal has been a great med for my son and it is weight neutral ... . He is on Lamictal and Abilify and, although I see him eating more than...
- Depakote and hair loss 19th February 2007
... years and does well on it. He also takes tegretol and lamictal ....
- normal teenager? 19th February 2007
... what you've said). I'm on a myriad of medications ( Lamictal [mood stabiliser], Abilify [anti-psychotic], Klonapin...
- Topomax 16th February 2007
... changes involved with my daughter. Right now she is on Lamictal and Seorquel which seem to be a good combo for her...
- Medications/Tegretol????? 16th February 2007
... release and it's worked really well. I'm also on Lamictal 200 mg. I hope that will be it I pray that will be...
- Anyone have luck with Lamictal, if so, what dosage? 15th February 2007
... My doctor has me started on Lamictal , I am just in the 3rd week on 50mg.. I have two weeks...
... For me, Lamictal is a freaking wonder drug. It works for me at 200 ... they often lessen the severity, though. Give the Lamictal time to work into your system and see what happens...
... Hi, Newbeauty ~ My daughter is on Lamictal and is on 150mgs...she is 15 years old and weighs ... the 150mgs seems to be working for us.
Give the Lamictal time to kick in....you are still at a low dosage. ... your meds during that time.;)
I hope that the Lamictal is the med that does it for you. Hang in there.....
... My son is on Lamictal . He was taking 200 mg. all at once and was a little...
... newbeauty,
I would definitely give the lamictal a bit more time. It took me a LONG while to get up...
- Anyone experience a relapse of depression on Lamictal? 15th February 2007
... she thinks. But I've had such a good experience with Lamictal this far. However, it could be that I was already...
... what has sometimes occurred with Erin who is on both Lamictal and Seroquel.
A few weeks back, Erin started ... appearing to be hypomanic. I had read that sometimes Lamictal can do that and since she had just had an increase ... with you as well??? As far as the normal amount of Lamictal that varies. Erin is on 150mgs and so far it is holding ... are talking about. It is quick acting unlike the Lamictal and you should see some relief of symptoms readily...
... posts! And for those of you on or looking into taking Lamictal , don't let this post stop you. Other than my recent...
... earlier post has returned. I'm soon to reach 200 mg. of Lamictal . I don't know what to do anymore....
- Just wanted to say hello, I am new to the BP Board! 13th February 2007
... on Ability 10mg, Lexapro 20mg and just starting on Lamictal .
Just a bit about me: My name is Judi and I was...
- Hey everybody! 12th February 2007
... he tried me on other meds like depakote, geodone, lamictal but everytime i tried lamictal and depakote they sent...
... Teresa, my son tried lamictal and for some reason didnt like it..i wish he would ... prozac.also klonopin when needed. ask your pdoc about lamictal or lithuim. from what i read here they seem to be...
... briefly on depakote i tried that for aweek and then lamictal for a week and i was really angry on these meds but...
... I am not quite sure of how quickly it will work. Lamictal is suppose to work well too but it takes too long...
... if you are on any other meds....have you ever tried Lamictal or Abilify?
Take good care and let us know what...
- bipolar meds 11th February 2007
... addict so benzos are not an option for me. I am on lamictal (200 mg), trazadone (150 mg) and just started celexa...
... I have tried numerous types of meds. Honestly, lamictal is a good drug for the bipolar, actually it and lithium...
... of Abilify, 20mg of Lexapro and in my third week of Lamictal , only 50mg at this point, next will be 100mg, but ... working very well, so I hope when I get up on the Lamictal I will feel better. I do think the Lexapro does help...
... my pain problem first and didn't want to jumpt to lamictal first and lyrica was listed as targetting nerve pain ... pdoc about it as I am not sure you can take it with Lamictal or not. :)...
... My meds are Abilify 15mg, Lexapro 20mg and starting Lamictal , on 50mg now moving to 100, but my doctor says 200mg...
... Lily ~ The medication Lamictal is know to act as a mood stabilizer as well as an ... decide if they are going to work or not. Also with Lamictal , it takes at least 4 months to get up to the right...
- no energy 11th February 2007
... increased my depakote to 750mg instead of 500 mg. my lamictal was decreased from 150mg per day to 100 mg. it seems...
... for a medication for depression..in addition to the lamictal .....
- more lamictal questions 11th February 2007
... Hi Fallen :)
The Lamictal rash can occur 1 in 10 people who take the medication ... the doctors two months to figure out that it was the Lamictal that was causing the rash for my situation.
The ... Also, is your pdoc putting you on a low dosage or the Lamictal starter kit? That helps ease ones body into the medication ...
If you ever do feel you have any questions about Lamictal , do not hesistate to ask. And, if you take it and...
... Dear Fallen ~ Although I do not take Lamictal myself, I will share what I know of my 15 year old ... in luck there, because of all the meds out there, Lamictal is highly chosen (as I did so for my daughter) because ... some that will claim that they gained weight with Lamictal but from my daughter's experience she has not.
... regular. She was on the pill before starting the Lamictal but I have heard that if you add the pill afterwards ... it will require more Lamictal to reach the same stability as somebody who is not ... insistance with the pdoc because the way that I saw it, Lamictal was a med that I had pretty much hand picked for Erin ... the Steven Johnson type rash. And so we resumed the Lamictal and have been doing well ever since. One thing I ... the most important thing is not to feed it anymore Lamictal or it will become severe.....if looked into promptly ... are at the right dose you can do the same with the Lamictal if you should run into that problem.
Oh....and ... further dips when you are due for the usual increase. Lamictal works well sometimes all on it's own but at times...
... that it is more common in children. My son takes Lamictal and I, too, was concerned about the rash. Lamictal...
... has almost completely gone away since being on the Lamictal . I do not know if the two are related or if my body...
- Bipolar and pregnancy?? 11th February 2007
... longer in control.
You might want to check into lamictal and seroquel. This is a combination that seems to...
... healthy and stable.
If it helps any, I have read that Lamictal is a med that can be taken throughout pregnancy (you...
- I am scared, angry and lonely 10th February 2007
... be your big break.
By the way, my daughter is on Lamictal and Seroquel and that combo is working well for her...
... Hi Guys...
Just wanted to let you all taking lamictal know to please watch for the Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... me in the face!! I am very frustrated because the lamictal was working verywell on my mood swings....
- A little tired 10th February 2007
... daughter who has been on various meds. I know that Lamictal is weight neutral and many say they gained lots on...
- Possibly not BP 10th February 2007
... anger and impulsivity. They added a mood stabilizer, Lamictal , which is geared more towards the depressive side...
... that he felt like a zombie. He is doing very well on lamictal and has two other mood stabilizers as well, lithium...
... Concerta that are causing such havoc. My son is on Lamictal , Abilify and Seroquel as needed and has had no problem...
- Bi-Polar teen advice 8th February 2007
... now on Abilify (mood stabiliser, mostly for mania), Lamictal (mood stabiliser, mostly for depression), Ativan ...
- long term quetiapine users 7th February 2007
... prescribed along with a mood stabilizer such as lithium or Lamictal . It seems to be well-tolerated by many....
- confused 6th February 2007
... I was seeing her demonstrating at home. She is on Lamictal and Seroquel and that combo works out very well for ... her. The Lamictal acts as a mood stabilizer more geared towards the...
- Lost 5th February 2007
... got off all of the ad medication and I have been on lamictal 325mg along with 100mg provigil and 15mg of restoril ... at night. I am not convinced that lamictal is right or will work for everyone. It seems to be ... quite common now for a lot of docs to give lamictal .
I feel very depressed still and feel like I am ... also said that I should not be gaining weight with lamictal because it is weight neutral. I am gaining weight ... with ad's but I feel I have put on more weight with lamictal . Right now feeling the way I do I would rather be ... hang in there but there comes a point in time when lamictal isn't the cure all drug for everyone. I have asked...
- much better but still problems with meds and sleep 4th February 2007
... trials with various meds. Im currently on zoloft, lamictal , and xanax. However, I still feel agitated at times...
... getting another mood stabilizer to compliment the lamictal . My son is on 3 mood stabilizers but he was able...
... therapuetic levels of meds ... but because of the lamictal , I can't just take 100mg a day to begin with. So...
... anymore though because I'm at a therapuetic dose of the lamictal now....
- foggy... 3rd February 2007
... stopped the seroquel already and am just taking the lamictal 200mg. I haven't called my pdoc but will make an appt...
... a lot better. I started taking the whole 200 mg of lamictal at bedtime and that has really helped. Plus I think...
... Llama, :)
You sound super :D. I'm so glad the Lamictal is working for you. Stay with it and remember to...
... make a pdoc appt for next tues or else I'll be out of lamictal . I've been putting it off...? I just don't know what...
- how does BP affect the family?? 2nd February 2007
... put him on lithium. maybe your husband should try lamictal . i hear so many good things about it on this board...
... I will see if he'll talk to him about maybe trying lamictal . Half the time my husband will talk to me openly...
... He is currently on 3 mood stabilizers -- lithium, Lamictal and tegretol. He was on an anti-depressant and something...
- What happens when you change meds ? 2nd February 2007
... Monday, and he discussed switching me from Seroquel to Lamictal . He told me that while I considered the options, ... Seroquel to nothing in 4 days and I'm now on 25mg of Lamictal at night (to build up to 100mg over the next 4 weeks ... just "stop" the seroquel as soon as I started the lamictal ?
Ugh. why didn't I think of asking my pdoc...
... need a mood stabilizer such as lithium, tegretol or lamictal , and then meds like anti-depressants ( like Effexor ... can ride it out until you reach the proper dose of lamictal , things should improve dramatically. You are right...
- Rapid Cycling and lithium 1st February 2007
... been doing this since Sept. I am currently on 200mg Lamictal 1350Lithium 75 mg effexor??? i sometimes want to...
... lithium. My 25-year old son takes those two plus Lamictal and is doing very well. He has been stable now for ... almost 2 years, and it started with the addition of the Lamictal , the 3rd drug added. Hopefully the addition of tegretol...
