Does Lamictal make you sleepy like Geodon?

15 Nov 2010

I took Geodon for a few days, and then stopped because of the same reason you did. I felt like a zombie, and I refused to allow myself to feel like that another moment. I've been taking 400 mg of Lamictal a day for over four years, with fantastic results.

28 Jul 2011

i've been on lamictal for a good year and on and off before that. it is an EXCELLENT med for a mood stabilizer. I have also been treated with Geodon and found it made me sleepy for the first several weeks too, however i do not have any side effects from lamictal. I do not have bipolar, but a mood disorder. 200mg 2/day is a perfect dose for mood disorders. if you don't want a high incidence of side effects, do not take seroquel, asenapine, invega, zyprexa, risperdal, haldol, compazine. hope this helps.

11 Jan 2013

How long does it ussually take for a therapuetic benefit when taking lamictal. I took it years ago but can't remember why i stopped. I am considering taking it again because i dont tolerate the atypical antipsychotic meds very well.
I was taking Saphris five mg at night and it seemed to leave me feeling better the next day once it wears off. I would then take adderall, ( a low dose) and i was doing really well on that combo but like i said, was having a hard time tolerating Saphris initially.
I have also pursued the natural course. In taking apple cider vinegar, omega three six nine and amino acids and vitamins... I almost feel like I am right on the cusp of going med free. That should be the goal right? take them for a period of time and then stop. All things are possible with God.