[calebsmother1228]

My provider is discussing bipolar dianostics. I seen her today and I told her my mania symtoms where worsening since I have been on Zoloft and I'm not sleeping. First she was me to try taking ambian at night to help sleep. Then in 3 weeks I go back if that doesn't help my symtoms she was to try me on Lamictal. I just want to know what it is like starting it. If I would make me drowsy, or out of it for a little while. Also how long does it take to see a difference in your mood stabilizing.

[day2day1]

I was put on Lamictal in the fall, this was the first time being on a med. I was started at 25mg and bumped up in 25mg increments. I did experience some headache, muscle aches for the first week, and then again on the second increase for about a week.

For me the benefits were almost immediate, never felt like a zombie, or drowsy. The depression subsided quickly ( within days), I still have problems with sleep, but am in a much better way mentally.

Hope this helps and best of luck

[Dustine09]

Dont worry its a breeze. They give you a starter kit and it has 5 weeks of doses. Week 1 is a low dose. Then week 2 the dose is increased and so on.
I had no side effects. Everyone is different. It is good drug! Its works the best when it is added to an antideppressant. I take Lamictal and Lexapro. For me the combo works really well. dont worry about the dosing it increases to 100mg, I know it sounds like a high dose but my doctor tolled me otherwise it can go up to 200,300 and I believe even 400mg. Im now on 150mg and ive been taking it for alomost a year. It works great for me and i hope it does for you aswell. I hope this is helpful to you. Good luck!
Dustine