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Is my hair loss due to Lamictal?
I started experiencing hair loss about two years ago. I did not really notice it until six months later. I was concerned because my Mother is almost bald, and began losing her hair in her thirties. At the time, there were only three things that had changed in my life. I was under terrible stress... read more
Lexapro added to Lamictal?
I've been taking Lamictal for about 18 months and now. Since my previous psychiatrist died, I obviously had to find a new doctor. The one I'm seeing now has decided to add Lexapro to the mix. My question: is anyone else on a Lexapro/Lamictal combo? I don't know how I'm going to feel after I begin... read more
Lamictal and minor itching, do I have to stop?
A few hours after I take Lamictal (200 mg) I start to itch all over. Nothing over the top and no hives. I will take a Benedryl and apply an anti-itch spray and eventually it stops. It does not interrupt my sleep and then disappears all day until I take the medication again and the same thing... read more
Does or can vimpat cause weight gain or weight loss?
i've just been put on a trail and I'm also taking topamax and lamictal epilepsy not control
Bipolar Disorder Meds - Gabapentin and Lamictal. Does anyone else use these meds to treat Bi-Polar?
I have been using Gabapentin and Lamictal for about six years to manage my Bi-Polar type 1 disorder and it works better than any meds or combination of meds I have used in 20 years. It is the longest period of time I have been stable and not had to be hospitalized. Is anyone else using these meds... read more
Should I be on Lamictal if I'm NOT bipolar?
I was diagnosed with bipolar in 2005. But over the years as I became more educated about it, I was like "Hey? I'm not manic, I don't do these crazy, wild things that they say bipolar people do! I'm just majorly depressed!" Now I feel idiotic!!
I Take Wellbutrin 150mg and Pristiq 50mg a day; Is this a good Combination? Are both SNRI's?
My Dr. added 50mg Pristiq 50mg due to the severe depression I couldn't stop. He also added Lamictal 100mg and Abilify 5mg also which I stopped 4 days ago due to the horror stories I read about it. I really need to know if Wellbutrin and Pristiq is a good combination. Thank you for your help.
Just started Lamictal -how long does the nausea last, will it go away?
I'm bipolar type 1 mixed episodes, medication question about Lamectal? I take Lithium, the only side effect so far with that is my hair is thinning, and when i brush it it come's out, we not even a week ago added Lamectal for the mood issue's starter pack 25mg right now, been having nausea after i... read more
Lamictal and chest pain + heartburn - anyone else had this?
Hi, I been taking lamictal 75 mg daytime and 50 mg in evening. Considering that the level of lamicatal in blood was low, my Doctor suggested that I increase the dose by another 25mg, which means that now my daily dose is 75 mg twice a day. I am not sure if it's just a coincidence or a side effect... read more
Is lamictal a narcotic, controlled substance or even an opiate?
I was perscribed lamictal 100mg for my severe bipolor mood swings. It helps really, but I jus want to know what catagorey lamical falls under as like opiate, narcotic and or controlled substance.
Lamictal + Abilify?
I'm 46- dealt with depression my whole life and at 19 had a psychotic break/manic episode and then diagnosed BP 1. I refused to take the lithium that was prescribed to me and had 3 more complete psychotic breaks- I got the hint and since the last manic episode was so horrific- absolutely destroyed... read more
Does Lamictal help ANXIETY, OCD, BPD - ?
I was on Zoloft and had to immed. quit it due to horrible/dangerous side effects that I was experiencing. So now my psychiatrist put me on Lamictal which I find bizzar because I have not found one thing about Lamictal working for Anxiety, let alone OCD and or BPD (Borderline personalty disorder). ... read more
Viibryd and teeth grinding?
I am on my third week of this and want to know if it causes teeth grinding? This is happening while awake and my jaw is starting to hurt. I dont know if this is also happening while I am asleep. This is my only new med in 3 months. No other side effects so can only think its this one but its not... read more
Can Lamictal make you manic?
I'm a 19 year old female diagnosed with Bipolar II, and I just started taking Lamictal 11 days ago on 25 mg a day. I bump my dose up to 50 mg tomorrow. While it's definitely taken the edge off of my depression, I have not felt the need to sleep or eat for the last couple of days (I have been, but... read more
Lose weight gained on Depakote?
Starting from the beginning, I went to college in August 2012 and lost 30 pounds just from walking around campus through the semester even though I was eating my way through a depression. I was in the best shape of my life. Then, I was diagnosed with type 2 bipolar in December and had a severe... read more
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