- eight year old son has bipolar disorder 26th August 2006
... helps son with all the other meds. Another good one is Lamictal . And yes it is hard to get schools to understand that...
- bipolar 2 & depression meds don't make me feel different 25th August 2006
... type 2 disorder and depression.
he prescribed me lamictal 25mg (now taking 100mg) and trazodone 50mg (now taking...
- hey OZ 23rd August 2006
... now severly depressed, she just started a new med ( Lamictal )
but at this point she and her Dr. think she need...
... hope things get better with you two. My wife's on Lamictal too and I think it's helping a little but not sure...
- Are you taking more then 250mg of Lamictal? 23rd August 2006
... t need medication" episodes. When I went back on Lamictal I made it back up to 200mg which totally flattened...
... Hey Jen,
I'm on Lamictal too! Right now I take 250mg it seems to be working...
... doctors have tried adding in other meds along with the Lamictal ...risperdal, buspar, trazodone-I wasn't on any of ... have been on adderall the entire time I have been on Lamictal and it has been fine. I don't think it matters when...
... yes, I have tried lithium for eight years before the lamictal (another good drug). Neither have caused weight gain...
- weight and wellbutrin 22nd August 2006
... she may have to up the abilify. i'm also on 250mg lamictal and would like to get off of the lamictal if the wellbutrin...
- Military Doctor Predicament 22nd August 2006
... difficult time with getting meds. I have been on Lamictal and Adderall for these 2 years with great results...
... because the first one wanted to change me from my lamictal and adderall to only wellbutrin after meeting with...
- Please help me - I don't understand this and I want my love back 21st August 2006
... Griseldis, yes he is on lamictal and lexapro for almost three months. No signs of any...
- Trileptal, anyone? 20th August 2006
... this stuff work?????
Lithium and Depakone sucked, Lamictal didn't work. Antidepressants make me suicidal so...
- Treatment for bi-polar disorder and pregnancy 19th August 2006
... Cyclotymia, which is in the bipolar family. I am now on Lamictal and it has helped a lot.
The reason I am jumping...
... interest for me to stay on my medications (at the time.... lamictal , wellbutrin, neurontin) ...as a relapse would cause...
- Think meds are making me worse 18th August 2006
... is not. The issue is that the meds that I am on- Lamictal and Ambien to sleep are just not helping me. I see...
... make a suggestion.....from my research I read that Lamictal shouldn't be a first choice med and often helps with...
- Alternatives to Seroquel? 15th August 2006
... Hi everyone,
I just posted a note question about Lamictal and realize now that it should have been about seroquel...
- Lamictal and weight gain 15th August 2006
... it came time to choose a mood stabilizer we chose Lamictal not only for it's great side effect profile but also ... NOT cause weight gain.
My daughter only started Lamictal yesterday. How are you doing on the Seroquel as far ... weight gain??? And how long have you been on the Lamictal ??? If you are wondering if you will get a weight ... gain with Seroquel vs. Lamictal I would guess it was the Seroquel from what I have...
... looked at more info on the net and it seems as if Lamictal may not be the wieght gain culprit. It seems as if...
... it came time to choose a mood stabilizer we chose Lamictal not only for it's great side effect profile but also ... NOT cause weight gain.
My daughter only started Lamictal yesterday. How are you doing on the Seroquel as far ... weight gain??? And how long have you been on the Lamictal ??? If you are wondering if you will get a weight ... gain with Seroquel vs. Lamictal I would guess it was the Seroquel from what I have ... stopped taking it, I lost 15 pounds. I've been taking Lamictal for about 2 weeks and haven't gained a pound....
... pounds in a week. i have recently been prescribed lamictal , and i have a much smaller appetite than i usually...
... I think I may have gained weight from the Lamictal , but I don't really know. I think it was mostly from...
... diagnosed over 2 years ago, I was put on Risperdal and Lamictal . . . I gained weight which is doubly bad for me as ... lost the weight almost immediately. I have been on Lamictal for the last 2 years and have had no problems with ... weight at all. I seriously doubt it is the Lamictal - I heard seroquel causes weight gain...
... I was taking Risperdal, I've recently switched to Lamictal and have lost 15 of those pounds. Risperdal was the...
... is on lithium and has had no weight gain. I take Lamictal and feel like I put on 5-10 pounds, which for me is...
- For parents of bipolar children 15th August 2006
... coming through and hopefully will be helped with the Lamictal that they started her on 3 days ago and is beng slowly...
- Aughh,Hmm! 15th August 2006
... he hated taking pills all the time. only took paxil lamictal in am and geodon at nite. 3 pills NOW its 6 at nite...
- new experience 13th August 2006
... Trileptal for developing a rash. Tomorrow she starts Lamictal and at a low dose to try to prevent her from developing...
- My temper is getting worse 13th August 2006
... feel horribly guilty besides.
My doc recommended lamictal , which I am currently on. I think it is helping somewhat...
- medications that have helped? 12th August 2006
... i've been on lamictal for over two years. at 250mg lamictal and a tad of...
... gammit of medications, including SSRI's. I have taken Lamictal , Topamax as well. I am currently on 900 mg of Lithium ... of mg?).
My daughter (10 yrs old) is on 100mg of Lamictal and 72 mg of Concerta (for ADHD).
Hope this helps...
... rash). I'm coming off of Cymbalta now and starting Lamictal - I hope it helps. I did find that I apparently cycle...
... i've been on lamictal for over two years. at 250mg lamictal and a tad of ... .. good luck, k.
For alot of people.......... lamictal /wellbutrin is magic! Happy future to you!...
- How do you trust your bi-polar spouse again? 12th August 2006
... my husband has been taking Lamictal for a few months, now. It seems to be helping...not ... perfect, but not nearly as bad as he was before the lamictal , and after he stopped taking his Depakote.
I...
... and was diagnosed as BP a few months ago and put on Lamictal . It seems to be helping but honestly with everything ... rage, (admittedly they are not as frequent as pre Lamictal ) they last longer and it seems like she feels more...
- New and hoping i am in the right place 11th August 2006
... Risperdal). And so we are going to SLOWLY titrate Lamictal starting on Monday.
If you don't mind me asking...
- unusual change of events. 11th August 2006
... switched my meds from effexor (which was'nt working) to lamictal . A bi-polar 1 drug. I am suspicious of this. First...
... Hi, Texas.... Lamictal is an antiepileptic that is used as a mood stabilizer ... side of the disorder.
The manufacturer states...." LAMICTAL was particularly effective in delaying depression ... displaying and went by that. My daughter is going to start Lamictal and it is very important that you start out slowly ... far as how comfortable you feel regarding taking the Lamictal , personally I would feel much more confident with...
- Has anyone felt like this? 11th August 2006
... meds but I did hate to write down that I was now on Lamictal . Why because I felt when he read that he would make ... the fact that I really have it. I know I do because Lamictal has made me feel so much better.
Just want to vent...
... shouldn't tell!!
Tweety ~ my daughter is starting the Lamictal on Monday (she developed a rash to Tripleptal) Just...
... disease and not all people understand. I have been on lamictal now since my November dx and can actually say it has...
- Having 17 Year Old Daughter Evaluated Today 10th August 2006
... with a great idea??
How is Erin responding to the Lamictal ? I've kind of lost track of when she started in on...
... your questions first Erin was just increased on the Lamictal from 10mg to 20mg yesterday. This is week #2 for...
- Forgive the Past? 9th August 2006
... Ruth
I am on mood stabilizers lithium and lamictal and wellbutrin in addition. Some days are just bad...
- Concerned About Side Effects of Meds 6th August 2006
... hallucinations while on an atypical anti-psychotic? I'm on Lamictal , so if you want to know anything, let me know! The...
... research and am leaning more and more towards the Lamictal . As far as the rash I found numerous documentations ... counts. so tell me everything you can about the Lamictal ....if I know f anybody who would be able to it would ... be YOU, Gatsby!!:D
Leaning more & more towards Lamictal but will entertain anything else anyone else has to...
... I'm on 100 mg of the Lamictal . I have been since I started it. I increased 25 mg ... outbursts and crying fits just as often, so I started the Lamictal . It's been absolutely wonderful. It turns out that ... space isn't the ideal situation for an Aspie... (The Lamictal combined with getting my own room is what made me ... off. I was fine after I got out of there and took my Lamictal , and that's when I learned how much it worked for...
... would be the one to use....I am leaning towards the Lamictal because it is known to deal with the depressive traits...
... I, too, have heard that Lamictal seems to be used when all other traditional "bipolar...
... factors along with the great side effect profile of Lamictal and it's coming in second place with Lithium as well ... But for now I am much more comfortable giving the Lamictal a try. Nobody really knows what is going to work...
... scaring me....I somehow learned that Trileptal and Lamictal are somewhat related pharmaceutically. I called the ... meds I am very concerned because the rash with the Lamictal can be fatal. And when she developed rashes with ... know I would be very alert to the first signs.....the Lamictal is otherwise a great med choice. If I were to chose ... of meds (Depakote, Trileptal, Lithium) before the Lamictal but does understand my concerns and would like to...
... from what I could find on the internet the tablet for Lamictal is an irregular shape. There is probably concern...
... Goody- Ruth's right that Lamictal is an irregular shape. If I had to describe the shape...
... developed a rash on the Tripleptal and started on 25mg of Lamictal & is now up to 100mg is doing fine. So being one ... reads the signs I am now more comfortable with the Lamictal . I still want to save the Lithium as a last resort ... a depressed state. So that made me think that the Lamictal would be the drug of choice since we are seeing more ... from others that they really felt much happier on Lamictal so I am really hoping this will do it!!
Hubby and...
... trying to reword Goody:)'s predicament:
Lithium or Lamictal
(even though I didn't have that problem with Lithium...
... all, but it does for some people.
I'd like to try Lamictal ...i'm afraid of lithium due to it's toxic nature. ... depressive than manic anyway, i think.
I'd like to try Lamictal or topomax...since I never was able to take off the...
... pdoc understanding my concerns and pleas to start the Lamictal at the lowest possible dose to give it the fighting...
... caught up on your girls. How is Erin doing on the lamictal ? I look forward to reading your next post....tsohl...
... forward to hearing how your daughter is doing on the Lamictal . I hope it helps her as much as it has helped me!...
... provide you with an update.
Well, Erin started the Lamictal 10mg on Monday. To be honest there has not been too ... was feeling more blah and I reassurred her that the Lamictal would be started the following day.
Yesterday the ... she said that she doesn't feel any difference with Lamictal and that the pdoc told her that she is going to up...
... to remind Erin that the doctors are introducing the lamictal slowly so her body will adjust. It may take awhile ... board, my son included. I don't know if it was the lamictal or the combination of the other meds plus the addition...
... this more this weekend and I recall reading that the Lamictal can cause more of this in the beginning.....somewhat ... Anyone else experience this???? I know that the Lamictal is at a tiny dose but still I have heard that as the ... prepared for anything but in my heart hope that once the Lamictal kicks in we will see some more stable moods without ... me some hope that things will bet better once the Lamictal kicks in.
((((HUGS)))) ~ Goody:)...
... Just a little update.....Erin is now on 20mg of Lamictal , we are taking those "baby steps" and titrating at...
- Do you think i am Bipolar????? 3rd August 2006
... misdiagnosed Bipolar..............my phyciatrist put me on Lamictal and i never felt so crazy in my life.............i...
... Bipolar should be suspected.
I also have read that Lamictal is not a good first choice of meds to be used if...
- Frustrated 3rd August 2006
... i've been taking lamictal (mood stabilizer) for two years without weight gain...
- Just Diagnosed..and wanted to get med feedback 2nd August 2006
... recently been dx with BP, and have been prescribed Lamictal . I'm nervous about taking drugs, and although I've...
... someone pointed me in the right direction. I was put on lamictal too. I have no regrets with this med. It has done...
- No meds? Possible? 2nd August 2006
... feel and how fat I look. I have asked my pdoc to try lamictal but for some reason he puts me off and refuses to...
... years before going back on meds... i've been taking lamictal for 2 years withough weight gain and find it a very ... that helps cut the edge of the hypo-mania. i find the lamictal is good for depression & abilify for mania. can you...
- Limictal, Zyprexa and IBS 2nd August 2006
... been on Paxil Lithium and now for the past few months Lamictal and Zyprexa (I hate both and find they are not doing ... 5mg dose and wow did it really kick my butt. The lamictal is 5 pills a day but my stomach cannot handle the ... help but why cannot l take this daily along with my lamictal ?? Is it cause its too strong ?? Anyways l need feedback...
- BP meds. issues... 2nd August 2006
... stay on meds. regularly. I have been on risperdal, lamictal , zoloft, and its hard for my psch to know what to...
- BP meds. issues... 2nd August 2006
... stay on meds. regularly. I have been on risperdal, lamictal , zoloft, and its hard for my psch to know what to...
... new to this , so bare with me. I am currently on lamictal and zyprex. I find both these meds are not working...
- Here we go again....Shopping again..... 1st August 2006
... posted last my pdoc left me on effexor at 150 and lamictal at night 400 mil abilify 15mil topamax 75mil. well...
- Cyclothymia and pregnancy 29th July 2006
... treated for cyclothymia for the past 8 months using Lamictal and seroquel. THis is in addition to a small dose...
- Opinions needed 28th July 2006
... driving with the medication he was taking, which was Lamictal and Adderall. They sent him to their company doctor...
- Bipolar Disorder and Eating Disorders 27th July 2006
... about my weight and what I eat.
The doc put me on Lamictal last week because it is not supposed to cause weight...
- Side Effects from Lamictal & Xanax question 27th July 2006
... prefer to the regular kind. I feel less addicted! Lamictal I have stomache problems, diarreah, and gas! Also ... Im practically a cool cucumber with that xanax and lamictal . I think xanax is addicitive, only because I got ... off lamictal to see if the side effects went away and I felt that...
- Weight Gain and Meds 26th July 2006
... Hey girls,
I'm on Lamictal and I haven't really gained any weight. But I do...
- I know he has an MD but... 25th July 2006
... bipolar" mood stabilizer, but instead, try one like Lamictal . I'm on Lamictal and I'm not bipolar. My psychiatrist ... cyclothymic. Despite that, I've improved greatly on the Lamictal , and my irritability and feelings of lashing out in...
- Is this a Bipolar symptom? 25th July 2006
... and now I'm trying to get my level back up. I'm on Lamictal , Abilify and Lithium. Thanks for any input....
- Meds are fine, husband is not 25th July 2006
... still attend meetings, am happily on my meds, Lexapro, Lamictal and Trazadone or Ambien if needed for sleep. I still...
- psychiatrist has given up on me 22nd July 2006
... think we're just going to tell him i'm interested in lamictal and maybe tegretol...it's weird to practically self...
... appointment in this morning, and my dr. recommended lamictal before i even inquired whether it would be "right...
... I've heard that Lamictal is a wonder drug, and I hope it works wonders for...
... I take Lamictal myself. Personally, I like it. I had several symptoms ... after that, I had hives every day until I took the Lamictal . I completely was not expecting it. I thought I would...
... provides a way out for you.
Sincerely hope the lamictal works for you.
God bless.
Scott...
... while, and my situation is almost manageable. i take lamictal and abilify which makes me fatter everyday and puts...
...
thanks for responding so nicely to me. i think lamictal is worth it (i felt a little different the first day...
... I take Lamictal myself. Personally, I like it. I had several symptoms ... after that, I had hives every day until I took the Lamictal . I completely was not expecting it. I thought I would...
... i've been on lamictal for almost two weeks, and i'm having some side effects ... i'm on now. eventually, once my brain is "used to" lamictal , i can continue the hunt for an antidepressant that...
... faint and throw up. It's all messed up. I hope the Lamictal helps you. Hope you find your golden grain of sand...
- feeling "lost" now im stabilised 19th July 2006
... Tegretol, or one of the newer mood stabilizers, like Lamictal . :)
-GatsbyLuvr1920-...
- Medication w/BP and Depression 18th July 2006
... is were to post this but i am a BP patient been on Lamictal 400 mg at night with Abilify 15mg at night also and...
... other "bipolar" medications, like the Abilify and the Lamictal are working properly yet. However, if you're still...
- compulsiveness and bp 16th July 2006
... been diagnosed as bp and i am on abilify for bp and lamictal which is a mood stabilizer and luvox for ocd. the...
- don't you wish you could undo things 16th July 2006
... so much better.
i'm on meds just one to be exact lamictal 250mg i thougt it was doing a fine job. i'm sad today...
- New and confused 15th July 2006
... past yr. i am taking 5mg of abilify and 200 mg of lamictal and 2mg of xanax and 50mg of luvox. it was hard for...
- When we are told we have Bipolar Disorder,that is the time we need to begin stability 14th July 2006
... add something to the meds i'm taking now. i'm on lamictal 250mg.
my daughter is coming home on thursday and...
- Should I mention no sex drive to doctor? 14th July 2006
... meds. u should definitely bring it up. i'm on abilify lamictal and luvox and have had no problems with them having...
- A question for those who are stable 12th July 2006
... i can't seem to make it go away. i'm on 250 mg of lamictal , been doing great but today it's different. i want...
- is bipolar rage selective 11th July 2006
... is BP too. Hubby is two weeks and three days into Lamictal and Lexapro. Finally came home after being gone to...
... bethys, My wife is taking Lamictal , Wellbutrin and Lexapro. She started Lamictal about...
- can child get bipolar? 11th July 2006
... swings, which is why I was put on the mood stabilizer Lamictal . If your son gets any worse, or seems to be struggling...
- bipolar/panic disorder 9th July 2006
... take a lot of the sme medications! lol! I, too, am on Lamictal for mood and Klonopin for panic attacks. :D I didn ... 't get the infamous Lamictal rash, though. I'm so sorry to hear that you had that...
- Has anyone taken Seroquel? 9th July 2006
... DH on it when his company doctor took him off the Lamictal . It is making him a zombie. Will that feeling go away...
- I had it "out" with my BP husband!!!!!!!! 7th July 2006
... for every thing wrong in life.
He is now taking lamictal , and working his way up to a therapuetic level. I...
- Up, Up Up-- down 6th July 2006
... today i'm sad but tomorrow who knows. i'm only on lamictal 250 mg i see doc on wenesday maybe it's time to change...
... down. It really is like a rolercoaster.
I'm on 200mg lamictal and 3x lithium, and something needs to be increased...
- I'v been bad, need advice 5th July 2006
... days), I feel exactly like you described. I think Lamictal is helping me with that, but I'm not far enough into...
- Bipolar questions????? 1st July 2006
... bipolar disroder: taking a mood stabilizer. I'm on Lamictal , which I started November. I'm not cyclothymic (I ... apparently because it was his idea that I go on the Lamictal . I wasn't diagnosed with Asperger's until February...
- Help! When does lamictal kick in? 1st July 2006
... wonderful.
Give yourself time and I'm not saying the Lamictal is right for because everyone is differnt.
Just wanted...
... each time my dose was increased. Am now at 250mg lamictal and 5mg abilify and doing very well, it was worth...
... I took lamictal for 6 months. It did not do much for me personally ... I have also always have taken xanax for anxiety. Lamictal made me more anxious i think. I am not sure because ... before and felt for me it was more effective than lamictal . everyone is different...
... Me again.
I have lost 16 lbs. since going on lamictal in 2 weeks, but probably fluids.......Punji...
- Can I vent a little? 30th June 2006
... diagnosed last week. He was prescribed Adderall and Lamictal . He's a truck driver, and on Monday after being up ... on. They want him to quit taking the Adderall and Lamictal . The doctor he saw today is going to write a letter ... a project. That is a first for him. Of course, the Lamictal hasn't had time to work yet, but I had such high hopes...
- Can Age be a positive factor in dealing with bipolar episodes ? 30th June 2006
... my self down and I still do at times.
I'm now on Lamictal and it has done wonders for me. I really don't know...
... For my outbursts, I'm better now that I'm on the Lamictal , but I'm still moody and unpredictable. However, now...
... For my outbursts, I'm better now that I'm on the Lamictal , but I'm still moody and unpredictable. However, now ... are,in fact,somehow, controling on your own. (yes, Lamictal is helping you). Think for just a moment, if you have...
- Am I Bi-Polar (I know, this question again) 30th June 2006
... kicked in yet though (it takes quite a few weeks for lamictal to work). It's supposed to calm down the bipolar and...
- Thanks Paul-A-Bipolar & Please Let Me Introduce My Bipolar Self 28th June 2006
... trying to consider medications (per the Keppra and Lamictal )...
You mentioned this being a support group.....
...
hope you have been feeling well. I have been on lamictal since i was first diagnosed, and find it wonderful...
- Need medication advice, Lamictal? 28th June 2006
... Hi there
I am currently taking lamictal , but I just started taking it so I'm not at a therapeutic...
... I've been on lamictal (200-250mg) for two years. I like it. The only side ... happy with the cocktail. My sister takes 400mg of Lamictal and calls it a God sent.
I struggle with internal...
... I tried Lamictal after having it stongly recoomended and it took 3...
... my opinion may not be the best to go on, but I take Lamictal , 100 mg, daily for my Asperger's outbursts/mood swings ... stabilizer for those who fit the requirement for it, so Lamictal may be worth a try. Good luck, and God bless!:)
...
... ationships with family and friends.
The mood stabilizer, Lamictal , is Rxed mostly for bipolar disorder. In what way ... bipolar moods swings ?
Do you know why your pcoc chose Lamictal over Lithium ? Lithium is still considered the "Grandfather...
... Hi, Eyes! I don't know why I was given Lamictal and not Lithium. I'm going to go with the fact that ... bipolar I, but honestly, I don't know. I was given Lamictal in November before I was diagnosed with Asperger's...
... What time of day is best to take the Lamictal ?...
- Wellbutrin ? 28th June 2006
... prescribed 75mg Wellbutrin. I'm already taking 200mg Lamictal and 5mg Abilify; she wanted to up the Lamictal but...
... don't feel it makes me swing. I also take lithium, lamictal (just started), xanax (when needed) and recently stopped...
- Misdiagnosis + Medication Effects= What The Heck Am I?? 28th June 2006
... antidepressants alone and when they've tried me on Lamictal , Depakote(nasty stuff--had nausea for 6 months), Topamax...
- Im nervous about starting the medication!! 27th June 2006
... you need and you will be on the road again. i'm on lamictal and i feel wonderful.
my two cents,
Tweetyone...
... drug to drug interactions...what I've learned is that Lamictal and Wellbutrin seem to be the prefered meds by the ... weight and low low sexual side effects if any. The Lamictal will help balance out your mood... but most of all...
- The end of the road for us 27th June 2006
... seemed to intesify his depression. Someone suggested Lamictal (sp?) to me, I am going to mention that.
I really...
... Well, my husbands pdoc prescribed lamictal for him, today. I am hoping and praying that this...
- Need Relationship Advice 27th June 2006
... fiance. I am already taking lithium and just started lamictal and am waiting for it to kick in. I have been taking...
- Pediatric Bipolar (5 year old) 25th June 2006
... so, too, because I was put on the mood stabilizer Lamictal , which has helped with my Asperger's. You are right...
... in combination when they didn't work alone. I'm on Lamictal , Seroquel, and Klonopin right now and that combination...
- Why me 23rd June 2006
... soon, the doctor keeps upping the milligrams on his Lamictal . I have started keeping a daily journal on my husband...
- ginea pig... 23rd June 2006
... have any advice?
Hi, ask your doctor to prescribe Lamictal for you. It has
worked wonders for me.
Peace...
- How do you differentiate, person/disorder? 23rd June 2006
... He's just starting meds, Adderall for the ADD and Lamictal for the bipolar. The ADD meds are helping already ... . We won't know for a while yet if the Lamictal is going to help or not. I've read it has been a miracle...
... t been diagnosed yet but he has already been given lamictal . It started about a year ago right before we were...
- Aggression & Abuse 21st June 2006
... hasn't been diagnosed quite yet but is already taking lamictal . He gets very angry over nothing and will begin to...
... I take Trileptal and Geodon and my boyfriend takes Lamictal and abilify). It took me many years to get the right...
... because he was doing the same things before starting lamictal . Things started getting better when he began taking...
... itself as rage. He prescribed Adderall for his ADD and Lamictal for the bipolar.
I had a little pity party for...
- Husband recently diagnosed bipolar - questions about medications 20th June 2006
... Depakote (you gain weight with depakote). Now I'm on Lamictal which has changed my life. Lamictal is a mood stabilizer ... believe. You have to start with a very small dose of Lamictal & work your way up to a working dose due to a possible...
- Always Feels Like There's A Cloud Above My Head-Help! 20th June 2006
... depressed. I am taking lithium too and just started lamictal but it's only day eight so it hasn't kicked in yet...
