Lamotrigine Questions (Page 3)

Lamotrigine for depression?

Does lamotrigine works for clinical depression. If yes how long it takes to give results?.

Lamotrigine - when will extreme panic and anxiety get better?

I have been struggling with extreme (mainly) anxiety and anxiety-related depression. I started taking Lamictal last night and woke up this morning feeling less tired but more anxious. My heart has been pounding really hard today and I haven’t even had any caffeine. Has this happened before to... read more

Mirtazapine causing more anxiety and panic attacks?

I suffer with Bipolar II. I am on Lithium 250mg BD plus lamotrigine 100mg BD. My doctor started me on mirtazapine 2 1/2 months ago slowly working up to 45mg. It is not helping my anxiety and panic attacks. It is making it worse. How do I titrate down off 45mg to 30mg which might be a more suitable... read more

How long does Lamotrigine take to begin working? (sorry if this is duplicated, I lost my first?

... question) I've been diagnosed with bi polar disorder and started with 25 mg for one week and am now on my second day of 50 mg. I feel more jittery or feverish with no fever and can not sleep. I also have moments of feeling detached and manic. Is this about right?

Does the drug lamotrigine 100mg cause weight loss?

Lamotrigine - What time of day should I take lamictal for migraine prevention?

My first day, I took it at night. My second day, I took it in the morning and felt extremely anxious and out of sorts all day. I do also have anxiety and depression, that are medicated. My migraine is chronic, and I am desperate for relief. Any advice?

Lamictal - Does you're memory return after you stop taking it?

I've been taking Lamotrigine for about four years now to control my epilepsy. I've been seizure free since taking it. But about two years I realised I could no longer remember my life. My long-term memory had all but disappeared. After talking about it with my doctor I decided to continue... read more

Accidently took double dose of lamotrigine . 2 200 mg tablets wil it hurt me?

I accidently took double dose of lamotrigine. will it hurt me. took 2 2oo mg tablets in 1 day. couldn't remember if had taken before work or not. Its being taken for mood and anxiety disorder.

Can different brand drugs work differently?

I know this may sounds like a silly question because I am sure they are all the same but I have been taking lamotrigine Lamictal from GSK for my epilepsy and they have been making my fits worse. At 75mg I was having them every night and even in the day (which never happens to me) and then I... read more

Is cognition impaired by lamotrigine?

I'm a 28 year old female struggling with severe depression. I am not epileptic or bipolar. My psychiatrist prescribed me lamotrigine since it had the least amount of side effects and I didn't have much luck without SSRIs in the past. I am currently on week 2 of taking 50 mg - the goal is... read more

Should this side effect wear off?

Does anyone know if feeling spaced out and feeling confused is a know side effect of lamotrigine? I can't find anyone describe this symptom. I had no problems at 50 mg but 100 mg has been terrible for a week now. Is there a possibility it will fade out or should I stop. Help please

Good antidepressant to take alongside lamotrigine?

About to start on lamotrigine for my Bipolar Disorder (I had previously been on Depakote however I gained dangerous levels of weight). Lamotrigine's obviously preventative re: depressive episodes and my psychiatrist advised it's not that effective in treating depression, if/when I get it... read more

I have question. It's long but here it goes. I recently missed a few days of my Lamictal

My fiance was saying that if you miss a couple of days that I could fall asleep, answer the door without knowing that I answered It, and then inviting someone in. He says it can make me blackout. Is that true? I told him you are crazy. Oh and probably interact with the male I opened the door for.

Does lamotrigine cause weight gain?

Lamotrigine - does starting Lamictal make you extremely tired?

I am 30 years old and after many years of suffering, I am finally trying medication for the first time (alongside many positive lifestyle and behavioral changes I have made and continue to work on. I feel a lot of fear and anxiety starting this med. I feel hopeful that it can help me, but today i... read more