ktq67Hi, I have stopped taking my Lamictal (200mg/d) over a 4 week period. I have been off it for 2 weeks, but still seem to have ongoing (and worsening) side effects - confusion, light and sound sensitivity, tiredness, anger... Has anyone got any advice as to experiencing this and how much longer it might go? I am thinking of going back on a really low dose to see if these effects stop! I was given Lamictal for BP II, but seems to make little difference, so I want to get off these drugs and the merry go round of psychiatric drugs (paxil, pristiq... ) that don't seem to help. TIA
Withdrawal from Lamictal?? ?
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- 3 Aug 2012 by ktq67
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- lamictal, bipolar disorder, withdrawal, side effect, confusion, period
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kaismama3 Aug 2012
Does the doc know you weaned off of it? I was on it and didn't experience that when I weaned off it. Maybe you should have weaned off of it slower. I would talk to the doc about it. You can't just not take anything for the bp. It takes time to find the right thing to help you. Be patient and work with your doctor.
pledge
ktq67
4 Aug 2012
Hi Pledge, thanks. I am also withdrawing from Vallium (up to 2x5mg per day) and I understand benzo withdrawal has similar effects. I have told my GP and she has little advice. See my P Doc in 5 weeks. I can't take these effects anymore, so I'm going to try a small dose of Lamictal (5mg) to see if it helps. All these drugs have completely screwed my mind. I just don't want to keep going anymore.
pledge
4 Aug 2012
Very good ktq. Let us know how it goes for you and feel free to post anytime. Have a great weekend.
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