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Lamictal - No motivation medication or me?
I've been on 150 mgs for about a month now and I don't feel much but I have seemed to of lost some motivation to my routines, morning exercise, walking my dogs, eating better and other things. I have gained wait from this too. I'm just not sure if it's the medicine or what. Any thoughts?
Abilify - Paranoia and very mild delusions?
I am looking to treat paranoia and tendency to come to conclusions not based in reality. Kind of like a psychosis. Im already on seroquel and lamictal.
Lamictal for severe anxiety?
I am really struggling right now w severe anxiety. I have had bad experiences with ssriSSRI's amping me up so I’m really not looking to go down that avenue right now. I have a great experience with Lamictal and has to stop taking it when I got pregant about 9 or so years ago. I have had meds work ... read more
How long does it take to notice a change on anxiety and bipolar II disorder with Lamictal?
I have been on Lexapro, desvenlafaxine and am now on Prozac for anxiety and recently discovered I have bipolar II disorder. None of the antidepressants have worked and I am wondering if I should be hopeful in trusting lamictal and risperidone to work for my anxiety and mood swings? I am feeling... read more
Has anyone been prescribed Lamictal for neuropathic pain?
My GP recently reduced my Lyrica dose and put me on Lamictal 75mg for a chronic pain in my neck following a TBI almost seven years ago. Thanks in advance. :)
Divalproex sodium ER vs Lamictal?
My husband takes divalproex sodium ER for bipolar and jerking but now his tremors are worse. If he changes to Lamictal, will he still experience tremors?
Abilify - Do these meds work? I am at a loss?
Anyone take Abilify, Lamictal & Wellbutrin for BPD, PTSD, major depressive disorder and anxiety? I'm currently on Wellbutrin & Lamictal, but I still get angry, anxious, paranoid and depressed. I also and so tired during the day. I function but I feel sluggish and want to lie down. I was thinking... read more
How good is Lamictal for generalized anxiety disorder with a little bit of depression?
How good and how safe is Lamictal for anxiety with a little bit of depression and how well does most people tolerate it.
Is Lamictal effective with treating Bipolar II/ BOD?
Hello, I'm starting to work with a psychiatrist in treating a possible Bipolar II/ Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis. I've really struggled with finding a good medication over the last few years that helps with my mental health. After doing some reading and research it appears that... read more
Did anyone get rash from Lamictal? If so what did they put you on instead?
How long after you started, did the rash appear?
Drinking and on Buspar, lamotrigine?
After drinking alcohol my husband is super aggressive & emotional. He suffers from bipolar and anxiety. He’s on Buspirone and Lamictal. Should we double the dose the next day to avoid this awful consequence?
Lamictal - insomnia? Is this normal? it isgreat other than this.
On the 1st day on 25 mg and I was so excited to feel calm and not in a panic for the first time in my life!! I drove to my sons footy game, and realized I was singing Mariah Carey, instead of worrying that I wouldn’t find parking or the correct football field. So super great day, however when it g... read more
Lamotrigine - Can I take Wellbutrin XL dose and Lamictal XR at the same time in the morning?
I have already been on the Wellbutrin (300 mg) but my doctor just added on the Lamictal (25 mg starting dose) I always take my Wellbutrin in the morning to avoid it affecting my sleep at night. Just wondering if it’s safe to take the new medicine at the same time?
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