Lamotrigine - How long does this take to stop the moodiness?

You may need an adjustment in dosage to get relief. I would contact the doctor and let him/her know you are still experiencing symptoms of this magnitude. Hang in there and keep advocating for yourself. A mental health condition is not your fault and it can get better.

Hi, Kirsten! Most psychiatric drugs can take 6-8 weeks to reach peak therapeutic levels, but most people start feeling some benefits about now. If you don't start feeling significantly better in the next couple weeks you should notify your doctor. You may need 1) a change of medication, 2) a dosage adjustment, or 3) the addition of another medication.
I know this trial and error is a PIA, but every drug affects every patient differently and it takes some time to fine tune which one works best for you and at what dosage.
Don't worry (hard not to :-)) because this will all sort itself out soon enough. You have everything to look forward to.

Best wishes, WCV

Hi Kirstenv, when I took this medication, it only took a week and it "kicked in" I could tell a distinct difference. Perhaps you need a stronger dose? Talk to your doctor about it. Good luck!

I agree that it's time to contact your Dr. The medicine has had enough time to have helped you at least a little bit by now and you need some relief. You don't mention if you are on any other medications for bipolar disorder so I'm assuming you aren't taking anything else. It's time to get that disorder more under control. Call the Dr. please.

Kirstenv, Yes it's time to check with your doctor if this dose was going to work it would have done more by now and it could just be as much as the doctor increasing it. But don't be surprised it they have to change it. Ther is a lot of trial and error on these medications to find the one that gives you the most relief with the less side effects. Just hang in there and check with your doctor as soon as you can.