... to 200 mg per day) for past 4 years and I am forgetting certain incidents in the near past and takes some time to remember them... Is it due to Lamictal or to the mild seizures that I get once or twice per month???
Lamictal Blue - Does prolong use of lamictal cause memory loss?? I have been taking Lamictal (100?
Question posted by bayan tabbara on 29 Dec 2011
Last updated on 22 August 2018
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5 Answers
AnnDevryLara
1 Oct 2017
Lamictal has definitely caused a frightening amount of memory loss for me and my dose is even very low (75mg). Over the years our kids have collected stuffed animals from around the world and at Christmas we put them all on a giant Christmas tree. They love it and it reminds us of close family memories. I have ALWAYS been able to tell the kids the stories behind each one (especially from when they were tiny). This year I couldn't remember more than 2-3 stories!!! I drew a complete blank! It was like sticking a bunch of random animals on a tree... completely meaningless! I wish it didn't cause memory loss because it worked for years but the cost is well outweighing the benefit now. I have started tapered on a new drug and am hoping my memory will return.
vitowers
17 May 2018
Hi Ann! I’m having issues also with Lamictal and that’s why I’m looking for suplements or other meds to add and help my memory get better. Did you replace Lamictal or add a drug specifically for memory loss? I’m searching for suggestions! Thank you.
Rajungrayjun
22 Aug 2018
I just started on Lamictal (4 months) for my slight case of bi-polar and to help with "THE CHANGE". I feel like it helps a lot with my anxiety, paranoia and rage swings but I am having a hard time remembering simple things that I'm told, putting things or even remembering a movie. I'm so frustrated and my family is frustrated that they have to repeat themselves all the time.
What are some of the things you are doing? Is it working?
daz1969
25 May 2017
Hi everyone,
Sorry for the late delay in my addition.
I have been taking 150 mg a day for the past 6 months, 75mg morning & evening, I have found the memory loss thing quite frightening. I used to remember where I put things, no I can't, I've lost friends who just don't understand my 'odd' behaviour.
I am too scared now to change my medication as I don't want anymore episodes and fear any change could do this.
Also I don't want to 'blot my copy book' on my medical records when it comes to getting my driving licence back in a few months time (I know its 6 months but 'a few' sounds better.
I'm glad its not just me.
Thank you for letting me share my experience.
Terry Withrow
23 Nov 2016
I'm taking 200mg of Lamictal in the mornings and 300mg at night and I have problems remembering simple things,quite often. The seizures are happening about 5 times a month.
I've had epilepsy for 45 years and have been prescribed various seizure medications since then.
Kitty
15 July 2013
I have a question for your please. Were you having seizures before Lamictal?
bayan tabbara
16 July 2013
yes I used to faint once or twice a month, and doctors said it could be from heart or brain. Funny they cannot know the difference. Anyway I stopped it now and feel much better, I still faint once or twice a month, but am managing with it without any medications,
Kitty
16 July 2013
Thank you, I got nervous and thought you were telling me the
Lamictal caused your seizures.
Marvell
30 Dec 2011
Yes, memory decrease is a known side effect of Lamictal.
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