- DH was diagnosed with bipolar today 19th June 2006
... mg of Adderall and for the bipolar, he put him on Lamictal . Can anyone tell me what to expect with these drugs...
- I finally have an answer 19th June 2006
... this situation. My husband is taking Lexapro and Lamictal . This board has been very supportive and informative...
... am a totally different person. Right noiw I am on lamictal , Lithium and serequil.
I hope this helps. I'm sorry...
... Hi Lelore
My husband takes Lamictal and Lexapro. One thing his doctor said that could ... brain and he can lose the ability to function. The lamictal is a mood stabilizer but it also treats the temporal...
... xanax which we are weaning off of. He was put on Lamictal and Wellbutrin back in Feb. Before that he was on ... took him off the zyprexa and added the wellbutrin and lamictal . Then all hell broke loose. He began to rapid cycle ... When he was in the hospital, they took him off of the Lamictal and Wellbutrin and Abilify and put him on Riserdal...
- Anyone Ever try the Sad Light? 15th June 2006
... sufferer.
I have found a HUGE amaount of success with lamictal which completely removed the depression side of my...
- A Long Walk With My Bipolar Son 14th June 2006
... daughter's psych doc wants her to switch to it from Lamictal , because she is not "herself" on Lamictal and he thinks ... bring back her "self"...but she is resistant, as the Lamictal does work....also my daughter gained a lot of weight...
- Could This Be the Light At the End of The Tunnel?? 13th June 2006
... they had diagnosed her with Bipolar and she is now on Lamictal and doing well. She reassurred me that at the time...
... as lithium, depakote or one of the newer ones like lamictal .
As I think I've said in several of my posts...
- So confused...questions??? 12th June 2006
... medicines that are supposed to be better for Type II, like Lamictal ....
- What's the difference between bp 1 and bp 2? 11th June 2006
... counselor says I'm bipolar two. I'm on medication, it's lamictal . I have ups and downs but doesn't everyone? My pcp...
... bipolar I is the MORE severe form. Oh, and I'm on Lamictal , too, for my mood swings associated with my Asperger...
... and niece. I geuss it could be hereditary. I'm on lamictal two hundrd fifty and seem to be dong fine. Yes, I ... 'm feeling better on the lamictal but I still have my episodes.
I recently got dischared...
- Anyone had psychotherapy? 9th June 2006
... involved. It is NOT a magic cure.
I am now taking lamictal for the depression - which works fantastically
I...
- extreemly confused 8th June 2006
... she said she wanted a divorce. She quit taking her Lamictal after she got pregnant with our fourth about 3 years ... admits the alcohol thing but she's on and off her Lamictal like a cheap suit and it's really screwing with her...
- Is Anyone Taking Lamictal (Experiences With ) 8th June 2006
... Greetings,
I've taken both lithium and lamictal and would recommend either. I think lithium is better ... known for its anti manic properties, whereas, lamictal is better known for the depression end. I took lithium ... eventually greatly regretted that decision.
I started lamictal two years ago. It took a long time to get up to a ... to a lower dose of lithium and hopefully with some lamictal (100-150 for depression).
Everyone reacts to different...
... For those of you taking lamictal , I am thinking about adding it to my "cocktail". I ... lithium, in your opinion? Thanks.
I have been taking lamictal for a few months and think it is fantastic.
I suffered...
... Hi!
The Dr's just added Lamictal to my mix about a week and a half ago. The only thing ... Pregnisone (sp?) today. But, we're not positive that the Lamictal caused it. It might have. I've not had anything...
... I have taken Lamictal for about six weeks now. Love it, love it, love it...
... i just started lamictal 2 days ago.
i'm hoping to have some luck with this...
... I tried Lamictal for 6 months when depressed along with antidressants ... more stable than I have been in a long time. I know Lamictal is supposed to be a good new drug, but I didn't have...
- Falling apart on lithium 8th June 2006
...
It could be you need two mood stabilizers (like lamictal ) or another medication (antipsychotic) in conjunction...
- manic and miserable 7th June 2006
... and feel like Ive been hit by a truck. Wellbutrin, Lamictal , Lithium, and Xanax. I am sick of taking all these...
- Aggression with bipolar 5th June 2006
... information would be great. Currently he's on 75 mg of lamictal . It's helped a bit but he still gets angry quite...
... Lamictal is actually used for Bipolar but sometimes medication ... K
The most commonly reported side-effects for Lamictal are:
dizziness/unsteadiness
rash
headache ...
... started taking it. He has gotten better than before the lamictal . I guess we'll just have to wait to go to the Dr...
... then other mood swings. Hard to tell so soon with the Lamictal . While I worked my way up to therapeutic range I had ... stability, even though it was difficult. I hope the lamictal works for him, but if not there are many other good...
... things. He just got up to his theraputic level of Lamictal a week and a half ago and he seemed great, real level ... to just stop all his meds. Effexor, Kolonopin and Lamictal . I couldn't figure out why he was sick to his stomach...
... At least right now he is actually taking the lamictal . A couple months ago, he would start taking them ... nothing wrong with him but at least he's been taking the lamictal for a couple weeks now. We go to the Dr later this ... month. The 75 mg of lamictal will have to do for now.
Annette...
- Problems with Drugs and Alcohol 5th June 2006
... (when needed). My doctor and I discussed going to lamictal also because it generally has a calming effect. First...
- Seroquel 2nd June 2006
... rock!! She is bipolar but is doing pretty well on Lamictal , and a fairly low dose of that. She had a lot of weight ... Lexapro, is now off both of those, takes only the Lamictal (20 mgs) and Seroquel occasionally. I think she's...
- lithium wean 1st June 2006
... is primarily an anti sycotic med. I am also taking LAMICTAL 100mg as an anti depressant.
It's early days with...
- vision problems with abilify? 29th May 2006
... nformation I shared re blurred vision and side effects with Lamictal was of help for you. Some of the research on side ... said, your pdoc may want to consider reducing your Lamictal and increacing your Abilify for a possible reduction...
... dose of lithium (then previously) and with a lower lamictal it may downplay some of these side effects. O well...
- Help!! Is my husband Bipolar?? 26th May 2006
... His neurologist recently started him on 75 mg of Lamictal . It seems to be working. He's been on it for about...
... replying. I just spoke to his Dr and he raised his Lamictal to 100 mg but my husband refuses to take them. It...
- Lamictal.... 22nd May 2006
... hi pinkeetoz, i cant speak for lamictal personally but ive just been put on mood stabiliser...
... I was on Lamictal for about 4 months. It took a good month before i...
... I just started Lamictal as well last week (5 Days ago) thanks for asking the...
... with trying to deal with depression! Waiting for Lamictal to perform a miracle. I do know that I have to get ... it's so beneficial. I'll keep you posted on the Lamictal . Please do so as well, good luck, pinkeetoz
Daisy...
... with trying to deal with depression! Waiting for Lamictal to perform a miracle. I do know that I have to get ... it's so beneficial. I'll keep you posted on the Lamictal . Please do so as well, good luck, pinkeetoz
Daisy...
... Is it possible that Lamictal can cause anxiety? It's only day 5 .I know that everytime...
... I've been taking Lamictal for 2 years. I like it. I didn't start to feel any ... would also recommend you become real familiar with Lamictal 's side effects, and note that most will go away with...
... feeling of hopelessness raises its ugly ugly head. The lamictal works 90% for me, the abilify helps greatly with sleep ... levels me out the other 10%. I hope it continues. The lamictal helps me more with depression and the abilify takes...
... [QUOTE=daisy-duke77]I was on Lamictal for about 4 months. It took a good month before i...
... Update!!!! Unbelievable!!! I've been on lamictal for 6 days now. I woke this morning and for the first...
... My daughter's pdoc put her on Lamictal because he thinks she may have Bipolar II. (Gosh ... her depression and mood swings. She's been on the Lamictal for almost 2 weeks and her moods (except for a couple...
...
I've reached the stage that you are at with the lamictal . Isn't it great.
However I have been suffering ... have more information than me (nothing at all) as lamictal isn't used over here very often.
Glad you're feeling...
- Newbie and Feel Crazier 22nd May 2006
... I was on nothing. Now I am on Paxil, Lamictal , Lithium, Trazadone and just stopped Geodon....
... are 2 my bad.
I was on nothing Now I am on ...Paxil Lamictal Lithium Trazadone and just ended Geodon....
- Anyone try Lithium 21st May 2006
... body. I'm BPD, but since I can't take Lithium I'm on Lamictal and Zoloft. It seems to work pretty well, but I'm...
... were worth putting up for for sanity sake. I am on lamictal now with a side kick of abilify. Seems to be working ... well. I would recommend lithium and lamictal ; the small dose of abilify helps curb my mania better...
- Bipolar cause Affair? 20th May 2006
... he was anymore. The doctor put him on Lexapro and Lamictal . We are separated right now because of the tension...
... finally taking his medicine consistently. He is taking Lamictal and Lexapro. I have noticed a difference in him....
- does BP cause short term memory loss? 20th May 2006
... Before I started taking Lamictal my long and short term memory were horrid. Within ... normal side effect until stable. I am stable now with Lamictal and a little Abilify and my long and short memory...
... to mention I'm 52. :) Just me Linda. P.S. I'm on Lamictal so maybe that's it...
- Med problem- major help needed-long sorry 19th May 2006
... get it. Yesterday I told him that I wanted to try lamictal as most of the research I did on it looks like it...
... 25mg. By the way, for me, I had high hopes for the Lamictal which took a long time to gradually get on the theraputic...
... certain meds that he likes to use and refuses to try the lamictal that I asked for as well as my family doc---is it...
- Lithium,Zyprexa or Hospital 19th May 2006
... I just started Lithium (again) and I am staying on Lamictal ...hopefully these meds will work...if not, I'm off...
... up.
I'm having this intuitive thought that the Lamictal is keeping me depressed. Maybe the Lithium can overpower ... really think I am experiencing an adverse effect to the Lamictal ....
- JenTaylor..... 15th May 2006
... Is the zoloft and lamictal whats kept you depression/mood swing free for four...
- Does lithium give side effects? 15th May 2006
... issue could be a problem. Did you ask you pdoctor? Lamictal is a good stabilizer too, with less side effects....
- Weight Loss or Gain with Abilify? 14th May 2006
... the same report quoted in your "Blurred vision and Lamictal " thread, it was found that weight gain was a Rare...
- Two ssri's or add lamictal? 13th May 2006
... both ssri's? I was on those at the same time with lamictal and they didn't seem to work for me. Now I'm on effexor ... , lamictal , abilify and lithium and after one week, I'm seeming...
... I was taking 2 ssri's...am now taking Zoloft and Lamictal .
Was first diagnosed w/major depression...3 courses...
... I was taking 2 ssri's...am now taking Zoloft and Lamictal .
Was first diagnosed w/major depression...3 courses...
... Jentaylor, is the zoloft and lamictal whats kept you stabilized for the past four years...
- Need some support and/or advice again. 13th May 2006
... and stop taking the Depakot too. We want you to take Lamictal . Well the Lamictal didn't arrive in the mail for a ... now he's not on any mood stabilizer, won't take the Lamictal . He has been terribly unstable and keeps blaming me...
- When did you know you couldn't work anymore? 13th May 2006
... disability. She put me on risperdal ( with my other meds: lamictal , effexor and klonopin). Actually I feel somewhat...
- Help! Confrontation w/ bipolar daughter 12th May 2006
... illness speaking. Ruth, she is on meds, has only been on Lamictal for about 6 months, and just barely was taken off...
- Maybe Bipolar II, Treatable? 10th May 2006
... I am on Lamictal ...not doing anything at the moment...probably going...
- Does anyone bipolar get true love? 10th May 2006
... m on my twentieth combination of drugs:
effexor, lamictal , abilify and lithium. I'm giving the meds a chance...
- Do you tell people that you are bipolar? 8th May 2006
... relevant to this topic, I tell people that I take Lamictal (and Klonopin). I'm proud of my mental illnesses;...
- Lamictal - embarrasing side effect? 8th May 2006
... I thought about it started shortly after starting lamictal . OMG!
cth...
- Now I'm confused 7th May 2006
... depressive (with mostly depressive problems). The lamictal has really changed my life....
- BPD Mixed State, Will any med work? :o( 6th May 2006
... stabilizers do have side effects like all medications. Lamictal is probably the best because of its few and subtle ... side effects.
Right now, I am on Lamictal and Risperdal. I just had an increase, so I'm waiting...
- Worried about the medication 3rd May 2006
... lucky, they might put you on a mood stabilizer like Lamictal which has few to no side effects. If not, side effects...
- Depakote advice? 2nd May 2006
... your Dr. about one of the other mood stabilizers (ie: lamictal , tegretol). What do you have to lose?...
... pdoc is good with meds.
I take effexor xr, and lamictal . Some people don't do well on lamictal and if you...
- Feeling manicky and restless and risperdal 2nd May 2006
... fingers here. As far as a mood stablizer goes, I am on Lamictal and also Lithium which I dont think is considered...
- Abilify Only ??? 1st May 2006
... Greetings,
Because of the blurred vision side effect with lamictal , I’ve been enteretaining the idea of going off this ... trying abilify alone. Or reverse the doses to a low lamictal and a high abilify. Right know I take 250mg lamictal ... experience.
2nd question: Anyone taking a low dose of lamictal with a high dose of abilify? What is your experience...
- Memory loss 1st May 2006
... fact that I deleted it somehow. I am still taking lamictal and lexapro, and was just wondering if anyone else ... experienced memory loss or loss of perception while taking lamictal ? I read that is a side effect, and it's happening...
... Hey Mixed Up,
I've been taking lamictal for three weeks now. I haven't experienced many side...
... I have been taking Lamictal for two years, and have not noticed any memory loss...
... I almost dropped the lamictal because of short term memory loss. I was completely ... side effect and am curious to know what percent of lamictal users suffer. I know the blurred vision side effect...
... memory loss but I don't know whether it is from the Lamictal or not. I just had an increase to 150mg. I haven...
... that bipolars have memory loss. Perhaps it is the lamictal . It's scary isn't it. I wrote about a med called...
- Vision Problems With Lamictal.. ? 30th April 2006
... the eye doctor yet. I am 31 and have been taking lamictal 100 mg daily for about 6 months now, I have noticed...
... distance, like for driving. However since being on lamictal for three weeks now I am certain that me vision has...
... I have been on 100mg of Lamictal for two years. I wear glasses for nearsightedness...
... that your having some visual side effects with your Lamictal . Your eye Dr. is correct in that about 17% will have ... using this long standing mood stablizer, instead,if Lamictal , is giving you vision problems that you are unable...
... Abilify at night, and I may ask my pdoctor to lessen the Lamictal and increase the Abilify to see if there is any improvement ... vision.
Just two more questions: Do you know if the Lamictal will continue to cause further weakening of the eye...
... the biochemisitry change in the eyes muscles,from Lamictal ,that causes the vision side effects.
You need to ... know that Lamictal 's vision side effect may not cause a weakening of ... muscles,resulting from the side effect in any drug ( Lamictal ).
There is a possibility that when your Eye Dr ... muscles. However, if he knew that you were taking Lamictal , he could take that into account during the examination...
... Thinking about upping my abilify and lowering the lamictal but I just read that abilify can cause the same effect ... . Might be that the chances are less then lamictal (17%). Again, thank you, k....
... nformation I shared re blurred vision and side effects with Lamictal was of help for you. Some of the research on side ... said, your pdoc may want to consider reducing your Lamictal and increacing your Abilify for a possible reduction...
- Mixed Episodes and Meds 29th April 2006
... I use lamictal as a mood stabilizer and a daily small dose of abilify...
- Newcomer 28th April 2006
... lst year with bp and ptsd. I take wellbutrin and lamictal topomax and sereqoel yeah that's my cocktail this...
... can help with most questions.
I am also taking lamictal (for three weeks now) and am curious as to your experience...
- is it bipolar? 23rd April 2006
... son was still having some symptoms. So he added in Lamictal and that turned out to be the winning combination...
- 5th day on Lamictal and I feel really good 23rd April 2006
... a few weeks, until the next increase. Now at 250mg Lamictal and 5mg Abilify I'm feeling pretty good, normal like...
- Medication Failure 21st April 2006
... After taking seventeen medications, I was hoping the Lamictal would work. I had it increased to 150mg about three...
... been like this like forever I swear. I also am on lamictal and just went up to 100mg about 2weeks ago and am...
... Greetings,
I’ve been on 250mg lamictal for over a year. While I worked my way up I used to ... cocktail is working well. I would hope you would give the lamictal more time and consider an antipsychotic (abilify,...
- Bipolar anxiety 20th April 2006
... . I also take Wellbutrin and clonopin when needed lamictal and sereqoel for sleep at night or I wouldn't sleep...
- help with my bipolar daughter! 20th April 2006
... as bipolar for the last 8-10 months. She does take Lamictal and Lexapro for the depression but the psych wants...
- All this time I thought I was just depressed 19th April 2006
... myself but mostly depression.
Also, I'm taking lamictal , any advise, concerns?...
... fight hard against depression sucks...I also am on lamictal and it seems to be helping allot with my racing thoughts...
- Risperdal? 18th April 2006
... I'm currently taking Risperdal at 0.5mg along with Lamictal . I have to take it for paranoid delusions. I've...
- describe manic thoughts...??? 17th April 2006
... stage (for me) and it worked lots better than Abilify, Lamictal , and Geodon. I haven't noticed any bad side effects...
... with the job anymore.
I ended up being prescribed lamictal at 100mg daily (which helped with my depression side...
- could this be bipolar 12th April 2006
... should've studied more for). I'm on the mood stabilizer Lamictal , which has helped me immensely. If you have any questions...
- Q for parent's of children with BP 10th April 2006
... diagnosed a few months ago; however, I was put on Lamictal this past fall (which has done wonders for me) because...
- BiPolar I vs BiPolar II 4th April 2006
... currently have me on 1000 mg of Depakote, 50 mg of Lamictal , 75 mg of Effexor XR, and last but not least, 1 mg...
- Bipolar I - only one "episode"? 4th April 2006
... However, I take Klonopin for my panic attacks and Lamictal (another mood stabilizer) for my mood swings and outbursts...
... However, I take Klonopin for my panic attacks and Lamictal (another mood stabilizer) for my mood swings and outbursts...
- manic and not knowing it? 30th March 2006
... started taking a small dose (at night!) along with lamictal , and I already feel the difference. Please get Professional...
- Short-term Memory Lapses 29th March 2006
... loss. My short term memory loss comes from taking Lamictal though. :) But it's well worth it ,the lamictal has...
- lamictal? 23rd March 2006
... I'm on 100 mg of Lamictal for Asperger's, but I'm not bipolar. It really has ... out at everyone, barely rouse me now. I love what Lamictal has done for me. Good luck, God bless, and if you...
... didn't respond to anything. Do you find that the lamictal keeps you from feeling emotions, or just balances...
... i might be of some assistance.
I have been on Lamictal for about 2 years now. It was a godsend. I was diagnosed ... zombie) and a whole bunch of others. finally we tried lamictal , and it has been awesome. its supposed to work good...
... caterpillargirl- The Lamictal makes me have a balanced mood; it doesn't make me ... breakdowns due to sensory overload almost every day. The Lamictal has almost completely eliminated this, but I still...
... I've been on 250mg lamictal for 1.5 years. It helps me a lot with the mood swings ... told, that unless you become real stable with the lamictal you could have a problem with your short term memory ... time my dose was increased. But, by no means does the lamictal zone me out. I would recommend this drug to anyone...
... Lamictal is a Category C drug for pregnancy. I was on it and ... Prozac....not doing well AT ALL. I would continue on Lamictal through your pregnancy, if your OB and psychiatrist...
... b-day! Ha Ha Happy Birthday! :) I have been taking Lamictal for three years and it has been a godsend for me ...
... antibiotics he's as good as new.
I'm taking 250mg lamictal , and 5mg of abilify was just added two weeks ago;...
... potential to be dangerous during pregnancy.
I took Lamictal for a month and I hated it. I became very depressed...
- Did you ever try Abilify? 20th March 2006
... has prescribed 5mg of abilify to add onto my 250mg lamictal . The lamictal has cut back the devastation of the...
... Abilify. My doc is thinking of adding it on with my Lamictal . I'm currently on 200mg working up to 250. I was...
... I've been taking the added 5mg Abilify, with 250mg lamictal , for approx. 4 weeks. It has really helped with the ... I felt drugged up. So far the 2.5 is holding. The lamictal -abilify is a good cocktail for me. It's a shame the...
- night sweats 12th March 2006
...
I am taking Paxil 20 mcg once a day (morning), Lamictal 150 mg twice a day, and Levothroid (for my thyroid...
- Bipolar not ADHD????? 9th March 2006
... into random fits; I was put on the mood stabilizer Lamictal this past fall, which has helped immensely, for proposed...
- Unusual Symptoms ? 9th March 2006
... excellent term! I don't have bipolar disorder (I take Lamictal for possible cyclothymia and my Asperger's, though...
- new here can anyone help? 7th March 2006
... went off for two years and suffered greatly. I'm on lamictal now and am doing well. Please don't waste anytime...
- Cybalta Users I Need Your Help Please 4th March 2006
... in my psychiatrist's office ! He got me started on Lamictal , up to 400 mg per day, and now has added Cymbalta...
- Wellbutrin SR dosages?? 3rd March 2006
... Hi,
I have BP, BPD, GAD, OCD...
I take Lamictal 400mg 2x's a day, 300mg of Wellbutrin SR 2x's a day ... me to take my Wellbutrin SR in the morning 300mg, 1 Lamictal and 1 Xanax......then in the mid afternoon take the ... other lamictal and xanax...
** I wanted to drop the Lamictal to...
- Those with Type II Bipolar What meds have helped you? How long did they take to work? 1st March 2006
... self medication for two years, big mistake.
Now on Lamictal , 250mg daily, 1.5 years, took four months to get up...
... virturally no sleep.
I am now on Equetro (300mg) and Lamictal (100mg - working up to 200mg). I tried Seroquel and...
- New BiPolar ll- Need opinions on meds 1st March 2006
... I went off I developed a sleeping disorder. I'm on lamictal now and my sleep is better but not like it was when ... back to lithium, for me it worked better then the lamictal in regards to stabilization and sleeping.. Although...
- Not working 27th February 2006
... have a psyciatrist who changed my meds to prozac and lamictal . She never once questioned my PCPs diagnosis even ... symptoms but herein lies the problem. Prozac 20mg and Lamictal 300mg do nothing for me. I still have my mood swings ... the problem shouldn't it??? My psychiatris even said Lamictal would elevate my mood some more but it seems to have...
... swings are the same as yours, and I too am taking lamictal (250mg). It does make things better but I still swing ... back, or ask if I could go on a combo of lithium and lamictal . I wish you well.. karen....
... think lithium is supposed to be better for mania. Lamictal better for the depression. That has been my experience ... depression and go straight to mania, then use the lamictal . But, what do I know? I'm just someone who has tried ... both, and that's how its worked for me. For me, lamictal doesn't work as good as the lithium had. Antidepressants...
- ARRRR, maty! 26th February 2006
... just wanted to ask some questions. I've been on lamictal for over two months now, and it seems my attention ... if this would be a good or bad mix with adderal and lamictal .
I get distracted easy, and get hostile and mentally...
- Bipolar? Mostly Depressed....some Mania 23rd February 2006
... better then other days. Nevertheless, I would recommend lamictal too. It is know to have excellent anti-depressant...
... better then other days. Nevertheless, I would recommend lamictal too. It is know to have excellent anti-depressant...
- Im not bipolar any more 21st February 2006
... does not work for, try another. I think lithium and lamictal are the best stabilizer. . I live a life now, instead...
- Hubby had appt. with new doc today - lithium 16th February 2006
... two years, and regretted it. My new doctor has me on lamictal now. I have my good and bad days. But, I no longer ... have, is a lot of stress. Regardless, I think the lamictal is a great drug for many and I might continue with...
