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Latuda - I don't eat very much in a days time as it is, do I really have to take it that much food ?
I've had bipolar 2 for many many years I've checked myself into the hospital at least once a year in fear I might try to harm myself I'm on lamictal prozac zanix , I've tried others almost everything I have other mental disorders as well, geadon gave me long QT syndrome and 7... read more
Bipolar Disorder - I accidentally took a double dose of medicine last night. Should I worry about?
... long term effects? Total was 800mg Seroquel, 400mg Lamictal, 200mg desipramine. I've been a zombie all day and have a metallic taste in my mouth
Can different brand drugs work differently?
I know this may sounds like a silly question because I am sure they are all the same but I have been taking lamotrigine Lamictal from GSK for my epilepsy and they have been making my fits worse. At 75mg I was having them every night and even in the day (which never happens to me) and then I... read more
How long until Lamictal works?
I was diagnosed with BP2 and PTSD a couple of years ago, have a strong family history and typically only seek treatment when depressed, sound familiar??? The depression started three years ago, I tried Lexapro which helped somewhat but it's seem to really escalate the mania about seven months... read more
Lamictal wired on 25mg and tired on 50mg?
Just started generic lamictal. Took for two weeks on 25mg. Took it in the evening. I had trouble sleeping at night and felt it did not make me tired. Switched to morning with my Zoloft and Doc upped it to 50 mg and told her I take in the morning. So now, I am so tired I can't stay awake. Will... read more
What can I do as an American who takes Wellbutrin moving to the UK?
I am bipolar 2, and take Lamictal 300 XR and Wellbutrin 150 XL. It has been a very effective combination for me, which I am extremely grateful for. I was struggling to find medications that helped me live a productive life for ten years, and covered most classes of anti-depressants before ending up... read more
Can Lamictal help with ruminating thoughts? I have OCD, PTSD, anxiety and bipolar depression.
SSRI’s don’t do anything for me but make me more anxious and depressed. My doctor is suggesting Lamictal. I am struggling to get through each day. Any thoughts? Thank you
Hi all. It’s me again - the one with the 4 year treatment resistant depression.
Also have bad anxiety and OCD. I have tapered off Elavil and have been on Lamictal 100 mg for about 4 weeks now. Also Klonopin. I took Lamictal last year for a little while and noticed that the constant songs in my head were horrible and tormented me. It’s worse than what a lot people... read more
Lamictal - How long to kick in and what dose ?
How much did you have to take and how long before you felt anything? I'm on day 12 of of 25mg and I don't feel a thingy but my friend felt it at 25mgs. She's on 150 now but had had benefits since 25 mgs, I'm kind of jealous lol looking for that quietness in my mind. For mood... read more
Bipolar Disorder - I have bipolar and I am feeling so hopeless.
My psychiatrist just changed my meds and I will be starting Lamictal and Viibryd. I am already taking Lithium and several vitamins. I’m at my lowest ever. Does it get better or am I destined to always feel this way?
Does Lamictal help ADHD/ADD?
Just wondering is all.
Lamictal for anxiety and OCD?
Does anyone use lamictal for anxiety and or ocd. What dose works for either and how long to work? I’ve been taking 100 mgs for four nights so far but never feel anything since I started back on 25 mgs. I’m not really bipolar but I do have a mood disorder supposedly but more so a problem... read more
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... read more
Desvenlafaxine - Pristiq and lamictal together?
Is pristiq and lamictal a good combo for major depression, I am not bipolar. Was worried about taking both. Thanks for any help.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Which is best for OCD, Lamictal, clomipramine, or Wellbutrin?
I am extremely sensitive to most psychotropic medication. I have tried numerous supplements. A nutritionist wanted to explore under vs over methylation and it gives me irritation because it may not add up to anything. I called a pharmacist and he said Lexapro didn't work for his daughter but... read more
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