Lamictal XR Questions

Lamictal caused excessive weight gain how do I lose it?

Posted 22 Jun 2018 by Fakingitperfectly • 1 answer

I started lamictal a bit over a year ago and now I’m at 350 XR and since I started I have gained over 100 pounds. I have improved my diet and increased my exercise since I started and the only thing that changed over the year was the addition of lamictal. I know “it doesn’t cause ...

Seizure Prevention - I've been taking Lamictal XR for years and I've never had a seizure since I?

Posted 20 Aug 2017 by bfsandy • 2 answers

... started. This month pharmacist said it was backordered and she couldn't get it She sold me generic ?lamotrigene but it's not extended release. Is this the same? Is it safe?

Does Lamictal XR really cost $500 a month?

Posted 23 Jun 2013 by Collegegrad13 • 3 answers

I have to take it every day twice a day and has actually worked better than the regular Lamictal. Is there any place I can get the meds cheaper?

I am taking 300 mg Lamictal Xr. I have a scheduled colonoscopy in the morning. The prep kit?

Posted 14 Oct 2015 by jballmond • 1 answer

contains sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and magnesium sulfate. Is there a problem to take the prep solution while taking Lamictal? If so what? Should I not proceed with the solution? Thank you. Jacklyn Allmond

Where is Lamictal/ lamotrigine XR available (Asian countries)?

Posted 28 Jan 2016 by Electricgirl • 0 answers

Hi, I may be traveling out of the country and I need to find out if I can receive Lamictal/ Lamotrigine XR in China and Japan. I normally take 400mg a day in 100mg tablets. however, any size pill under 400mg will do. I must specify that I take the XR version meaning it lasts 24 hours. It is ...

Lamictal XR - Lost my job. Trying to survive on $300.00 per week. Can't afford cobra or any health?

Posted 29 Dec 2014 by Frodnepel • 2 answers

... insurence. Need assistance for free medication. Only have medecation for another two weeks

What are the potential side effects of taking lamictal xr and Onfi?

Posted 24 Oct 2014 by Bee Girl • 2 answers

I have gained abdominal weight -even I was over weight like 35 pounds and 3 kids later. The shape I have is left me more above the belt line round/egg in the abdominal area. The bigger problem is drowsy to the point I have to drink caffeine to keep my normal alert state and have started dreaming ...

Lamictal XR - Few seizures/depression?

Posted 10 Jul 2014 by snooze67 • 2 answers

I had a TBI surgery in December of 2014. All good until end of April, when I had my first grand mal seizure. Put on Keppra xr1500, which was ok the first 3 weeks but then I started getting strange behavioral issues. So, doc put me on lamictal xr, starting 25mg every week, titering up to 100mg. ...

Lamictal XR - Have taken 800 mg of lamictal for several months long acting 1x per day for?

Posted 20 Jul 2014 by wakey49 • 1 answer

Been taking 800 mg XR for neuropathy. Also started tp develop what my neurologist labels essential tremors in my hands. May start to reduce doseage to see although the lamictal may be helping the neuropathy. I don't know for sure.

What is the difference between lamictal otc & lamictal xr?

Posted 11 Jun 2013 by ReginaMunoz • 1 answer

When should I take cymbalta, lamictal xr, & hydroxyzine?

Posted 11 Dec 2012 by sallymaebooth • 1 answer

just beagn having seizures at the beginning of Nov. Never had them before. Been prescribed Lamictal XR for the seizures & cymbalta for stress. Was also given Hydroxyzine to take as needed in case I felt high anxiety. First - what should be taken when - dr didn't say but that I shouldnt ...

I have been on Lamictal XR for 5 days and am having irrational thoughts and increased depression.?

Posted 29 Jul 2013 by Mlane10 • 2 answers

... How do I stop taking this drug safely, or is this normal adjusting to it? I am taking it for mood stabilization

I am taking lamotrigine XR 300mg instead of the lamictal xr. Seems fine. I am having major memory?

Posted 30 Apr 2013 by Allsmiles • 2 answers

... issues that are effecting my job. Does anyone know what I should do now?

Getting off of lamictal xr?

Posted 9 Jan 2013 by sallymaebooth • 1 answer

Has anyone been on Lamictal XR & then taken off of it due to bad side effects? If so, was it hard getting off of them?

Does anyone take Zonegran for partial seizures that generalize into grand mal? Effective?

Posted 20 Feb 2013 by bethdeedon • 1 answer

I am on Lamictal XR 800mg daily, but have had three break through seizures last year. Was on Depekote ER 1500mg and Lamictal 250mg for 3.5 years and was seizure free. Made the change because of hair loss, tremors and weight gain. Not sure I want to go back to the Depekote ER