Does anyone know if feeling spaced out and feeling confused is a know side effect of lamotrigine? I can't find anyone describe this symptom. I had no problems at 50 mg but 100 mg has been terrible for a week now. Is there a possibility it will fade out or should I stop. Help please
Should this side effect wear off?
Question posted by Tiba on 12 Jan 2021
Last updated on 12 January 2021
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WildcatVet
12 Jan 2021
Hi, Tiba!
Confusion, disturbances of concentration, and depersonalization are all side effects reported by about 1-10% of users. These side effects are often experienced after a dosage increase... and you just doubled yours.
The good news is that they generally resolve within a week or two. You should always report side effects to your doctor anyway but especially if they last longer than the two weeks.
Best regards and you should be feeling better very soon now.
Tiba
12 Jan 2021
Thank you very much. Depersonalization is exactly what I experience. So many just don't know about that symptom so I tried to explain it different. Again thank you
Chrissaw
12 Jan 2021
I have done my research on this drug and it can cause alot of side effects and this deals with your brain. So the ones you're saying I would say it can make you have those side-effects.
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