Can Lamictal make you manic?

In my experience, lamotrigine has caused symptoms of hypomania - a decreased need for sleep, restless energy, decreased appetite, increased spending, etc. I switch into hypomania whenever my dosage is increased and then have to up my lithium for a few days until I level out. I know that the typical therapeutic dose is 200mg but I don't think that applies to everyone.

Has anyone who has felt manic leveled out once dosage increased? I feel more manic taking 150mg than I did when taking 100 mg. We are slowly increasing the dosage. I’d appreciate any response anyone has.

Since my Lamictal was increased I've noticed an elevation in my manias. I can't seem to sit still. I feel like I could run around the block several times.

First, I agree with Laurie follow your dr's advice. Second, yes I am living proof it can cause mania (at least hypomania in my case). I believe this reaction to be pretty rare. Don't let this info alarm you. I do not know what meds. you are taking so I can't speak to your specific situation. All I can say is how it affected me and with my combination of meds. I would be very suprised that at the 25 mg you would feel any different.I am taking the equivalent of 450 mg Lamictal now (I have stabilized to a degree). I have heard of people going as high as 700 mg. Peace be with you.

Please do not stop taking the medication until you have discussed with your doctor. Lamictal should help the mania once given enough time and once you have reached the therapuetic level. Be careful to follow your doctor's instructions, he/she knows you best.

it sounds like the medicine is not agreeing with you you may be having an allergic reaction please check with your doctor let him know your symptoms and ask them to maybe put you on something with a smaller dosage and less side effects do not wait and do not continue to take them until you talk to your doctor very important if you are having allergic reaction you might want to call 911 or put into your doctors office immediately a request to have someone call you back don't take chances with medication that makes you uncomfortable check the side effects on different web sites you can find medications and the side effects especially this website good luck I am also bipolar and had excellent luck with a medication called Zoloft 50 mg 2 x a day

Lamictal can cause insomnia and increase of energy. I noticed a boost in energy when I first started taking it but that has gone away.