I have been on Emsam patches for over 3 years now and they have been a lifesaver. I've been trying to find another medication to help with my anxiety but Xanax and others make me angrier/more anxious the next day than I was when I took the Xanax. My psych is at the end of the medical wheelhouse and Lamotrigine is the only thing I haven't tried. Hopefully a few people out there have and can help me decide if I should try it. Thank you!
Has anyone on Emsam (MAOI) taken Lamotrigine simultaneously?
Question posted by jwb102302 on 13 Jan 2022
Last updated on 13 January 2022 by WildcatVet
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Hi, jwb!
I've taken lamotrigine for several years now with great results! It was originally prescribed for my Bipolar ll symptoms after many failed drug trials but, low and behold, it has also had a very positive effect on my numerous anxiety disorders. I can't take any of the standard antidepressants because of the Bipolar but I'm doing very well on the bupropion, an atypical, and lamotrigine combination.
You might be interested in these user reviews:
https://www.drugs.com/comments/lamotrigine/for-anxiety.html
Lamigtigine (Lamictal) has been a life saver for me and my family who have also inherited bi-polor1 disorder. I tried lithium at first and gained so much weight and remained depressed with mood swings daily. A friend that has bi-polar and diagnosed for many of years, did some research on lamictigine. He insisted that he needed to try it because of positive feedback about this drug that was actually made for seizures. I listened to him and how it improved his quality of life and was able to function better with less mood swings.. After four to six weeks I was officially stable and mood swings were not so big or high and low all at once.. It was a blessing it worked for me well. My brother also got diagnosed with bipolar a few years after me and I was able to get him to ask his psychiatrist if he could try lamictigine. He agreed and Bingo!! It shed so much light and life to his tired body.. It is a miracle drug and I highly suggest it to anyone to try before the major psychotic drugs that are out there with terrible side effects.. God Bless you and I will pray it brings you joy and peace also
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