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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
I am about to start Viibryd. When is the best time of day to take this to avoid insomnia?
After a great 7 year run on Zoloft with Lamictal, the Zoloft had pooped out. I'm going to start the Viibryd and step down on Zoloft over a week. The worst thing I can do when I'm down, is lose sleep. I was also interested in the effect on libido? Right now I have zilch. When I miss doses... 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... 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
Abilify, Wellbutrin XL, and Lamictal?
Hello everyone. This is my first post here. I'm looking for some insight as far as what is normal when starting a new med. To avoid a terribly long story, I will say that I believe I'm being treated for bipolar 2. I have never experienced this before hence my confusion about the... read more
Latuda causing drowsiness?
Im on 80mg with 300mg of lamictal. Adding latuda is working beautifully, but I notice I gradually taper off at the end of the night over a few hours. Because of that I'm not taking it with dinner (I have kids and need to be awake). I also notice I'm groggy when I wake up, and the... read more
I just started on Lamictal,feeling weird,is this normal?
I have bn diagnosed as hypo manic,also generalized anxiety disorder w depression and ocd ,and have, panic attacks as well as sleeping trouble,I have bn on Lexapro 20 mg,,, 1/2at am 1/2 at pm and lorezepam 1 mg.1 to 1 and 1/2 2 times a day,but after being on these meds for a yr still having anxiety... read more
I have to wean myself off lamictal (anti-seizure and mood stabilizer). I take it w/ zoloft. pls help
I take zoloft and lamictal to treat depression and anxiety. I've lost my job and health insurance and subsequently can't afford the cost of lamitcal per month. I am staying on the zoloft. My Dr. advised me to cut the mg in half over the next 2 weeks but warned of the small chance I could... read more
Does Lamictal make you sleepy like Geodon?
Lamictal sounds like a great medication for bipolar. I was just diagnoised 3 wks ago?I have heard so many good things about Lamictal. Did anyone try Geodon before trying Lamictal? I was so sleepy all the time with the Geodon. Does Lamictal have the same side effects?
Is 5-HTP safe with Klonopin and Seroquel 30-60 minutes before taking 5-HTP?
I'm repeating this with change to conversation rather than one answer. Thought maybe somebody would see it and answer if I changed to "start a conversation." Is 5-HTP safe with Lamictal, ativan, klonopin seroquel? My doctor says it is and a compounding pharmacist/chemist said it... read more
Excessive sweating lamictal?
Hi there I've gone up to 100 mg of lamotogrine and have started getting what I can only describe as hot flashes ( I'm a dude) and excessive sweating. Like hair and shirt drenching sweating. Anyone else had this? I don't feel sick or anything just sweating a lot!
How does Seroquel react with Lamictal and Wellbutrin?
Hello all! I am 22 years old and have Bipolar I. I am currently taking 200mg Lamictal and 300mg Wellbutrin. I had been also taking 2.5mg Abilify but just went off of that to replace it with Seroquel. I just took 25mg for the first time last night and my psychiatrist is going to gradually increase... read more
Has anyone taken Abilify by itself? My doc just prescribed me 10 mg?
Hi all, I went to the doc yesterday and she prescribed me 10 mg of Abilify by itself. In the past I had taken Wellbutrin and Lamictal combo. She’s been wanting me to try Latuda but the price has always been a huge issue for me. It I told her it might be something I could try. Before my... read more
Lamotrigine - What have your experiences been with various brands of lamotrigine (not name brand?
... Lamictal? I have to change to a different one. Have been on Teva for years for Bioolar II with good results. Teva 100mg no longer available (no longer in production.) It looks like Mylan is only available for one more month at my pharmacy. What other brands gave good results? What brands gave... read more
What is a good alternative for lamictal? I received info from FDA saying it was?
... dangerous? Thanks
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