Lamictal Questions (Page 6)

Lamotrigine - How long does it take for Lamictal to fully work?

Been diagnosed Bipolar 1 after 6 months extreme mania/hallucinations/psychosis. Taking 125mg Depakote/ 150mg Lamictal/ 40mg Celexa. I titrated down on the depakote from 250mg and titrated up on Lamictal 25mg/50mg/100mg now 150mg. I have been on this coctail for 20 days now and feel worse than ever.... read more

Lamictal - Does this work for anxiety? What dose?

Does Lamictal help ADHD/ADD?

Just wondering is all.

Lamictal - Dosage for people for different things?

I realize everyone takes Different doses of this medication for different reasons but one thing I don’t understand. What I don’t understand is for these seizures one can take 600 mgs and one can take 25 mgs and then there is my doctor that says you need 100 two times a day. I’m so confused. I was on... read more

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

Can I combine Macrobid 100 mg, cephalexin 500 mg, metronidazole 500 mg, pen vk 500?

My boyfriend takes lamictal he had an issue a couple of weeks ago were he was peeing and a bunch of white puss like stuff came out? He was having discomfort urinating. Then that happened. He has also has a belly button hernia, that looks like he is 9 months pregnant. Help please he has also gained... read more

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?