Lamictal Questions (Page 6)

Lamictal - Does this work for anxiety? What dose?

Question about Lamictal?

I have been on Lamictal for a week now. My body reacts not so well to anything new so I have to start on half of the 25mg for a few days to introduce it. I didn't have any side effects but I took a 25mg today at 7am and just now at 530pm I'm feeling nauseous... is this normal? I'm working up to... read more

Does Lamictal cause upper back pain?

If so, is this a bad reaction I should get checked out or will it go away over time? I just started Lamictal 6 days ago. I started experiencing this back pain in between my shoulders about 3 or 4 days ago. When I turn my neck I hear almost like a crackling type sound. But the back pain is my only... read more

Lamotrigine - when will extreme panic and anxiety get better?

I have been struggling with extreme (mainly) anxiety and anxiety-related depression. I started taking Lamictal last night and woke up this morning feeling less tired but more anxious. My heart has been pounding really hard today and I haven’t even had any caffeine. Has this happened before to any o... read more

How to taper off Lamictal?

What happens if I take Depakote when I am taking Lamictal?

I was in hospital when MD added DEPAKOTE to the LAMICTAL (I had been taking for years and it was working fine). Can this combination of drugs put you into a coma? Can this cause you to have a grand mal seizure a couple of months after coming off the DEPAKOTE? I almost died from this combination of... read more

Lamictal - Is it normal to have diarrhea and severe headaches directly after increasing to 75 mg?

... How long does it take for adjustment side effects to subside? I had no side effects at 50 mg. Maybe it’s too high? Thank you. This is making my anxiety worse

Does Lamictal XR work the same for bipolar as Lamictal?

Are these Lamictal side effects - Sometimes I feel like I'm in a fog and walk around like a zombie?

Hey, I am diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder, depression and general anxiety. I've been taking seroquel and lamictal for about 3 years now and just within the last year have been taking paxil. The medicine has greatly helped my anxiety and depression but i believe its stablizing my moods too much.... read more

What is the risk of developing diabetes from Seroquel?

I would like to know the percentage of people who have increased risk of developing diabetes related to taking Seroquel. I am being tested for this since developing symptoms of this illness and have heard that this is common with this medication.

Can xanax help seizures like klonopin does?

I have epilepsey and I am prescribed lamictal once a day to help control my seizures. I am also prescribed xanax. My question is, does xanax help control seizures the same way klonopin does, bc they are both benzos. I am wondering because, if not, I'm going to talk to my doctor about switching me... read more

Why isn't Vyvanse working for me? Will it work once you increase the dose?

I'm a 16 year old female and my neurologist (I have epilepsy so I have been seeing my neuro for the past 4 years: I take Lamictal for epilepsy) prescribed me Vyvanse couple of days ago because I told her that I can't concentrate in my classes and that I forget things easily. I was a straight A... read more

Does lamictal give you more energy the higher the dose, so I don"t feel so tired?

I have been on 25mg of lamictal for two weeks , does the fatique go away if I go up to 50mg or higher?

Lamotrigine - What time of day should I take lamictal for migraine prevention?

My first day, I took it at night. My second day, I took it in the morning and felt extremely anxious and out of sorts all day. I do also have anxiety and depression, that are medicated. My migraine is chronic, and I am desperate for relief. Any advice?

What is the half life of lamictal?

My husband has been on this med for month and a half about 2 weeks ago his muscles started drawing up. The er said to stop taking it. What is the half life so I know about how long this will take