Lamotrigine Questions (Page 4)

Good antidepressant to take alongside lamotrigine?

About to start on lamotrigine for my Bipolar Disorder (I had previously been on Depakote however I gained dangerous levels of weight). Lamotrigine's obviously preventative re: depressive episodes and my psychiatrist advised it's not that effective in treating depression, if/when I get it (even... read more

I have question. It's long but here it goes. I recently missed a few days of my Lamictal

My fiance was saying that if you miss a couple of days that I could fall asleep, answer the door without knowing that I answered It, and then inviting someone in. He says it can make me blackout. Is that true? I told him you are crazy. Oh and probably interact with the male I opened the door for.

Does lamotrigine cause weight gain?

Lamotrigine - does starting Lamictal make you extremely tired?

I am 30 years old and after many years of suffering, I am finally trying medication for the first time (alongside many positive lifestyle and behavioral changes I have made and continue to work on. I feel a lot of fear and anxiety starting this med. I feel hopeful that it can help me, but today i... read more

Has anyone on Emsam (MAOI) taken Lamotrigine simultaneously?

I have been on Emsam patches for over 3 years now and they have been a lifesaver. I've been trying to find another medication to help with my anxiety but Xanax and others make me angrier/more anxious the next day than I was when I took the Xanax. My psych is at the end of the medical wheelhouse and... read more

Trouble with Viibryd 10 mg?

My doctor put me on Viibryd 10mg for one week. I start doubling it tomorrow on day 7. I am so tired and worn out plus bad nausea most of the day. I also take 100mg of Lamotrigine nightly. When will this feeling and nausea go away? It’s awful.

What is alternative to lamotrigine?

I've taken lamotrigine since clinical trials, over 20 years. What is a good alternative?

Lamotrigine side effects taken with Vyvanese?

I have been taking this for 6 weeks. Yes it has made me feel better but I am so sore in my shoulders and knees. I mean sore as. I cant properly throw a baseball and I doubt if I can bat. Will this drug ease in its symptoms in a negative manner. Sleep a bit different as well. I see the mental... read more

Interactions with vilazodone?

Today I started 10mg. of vilazodone and I also take 450mg. of Lithium twice daily, 100mg. of lamotrigine twice daily, 40 mg of nadolol daily and clonazepam at least once daily. Has anyone else had this combination and has anything bad happened as far as side effects?

Can Lamictal help with anhedonia/emotional numbness?

Hi everyone, Can Lamictal (Lamotrigine) help with anhedonia/apathy/emotional numbness? What's your experience with Lamictal?

How do you get rid of itchy skin from lamotrigine?

I've been taking lamotrigine for about two years now, but I've been on 400mg for a few months. I'm also taking nayzilam. But I've been having to deal with a lot of side effects and it's starting to get in the way of my life. The one I want to ask about today though is itchy skin without the... read more

Does lamotrigine cause awful crying spells?

I have been on 100mg lamotrigine for 8 days and I am experiencing bouts of uncontrollable crying, it's just horrendous and absolutely wears me out. Is it normal when you go up doses and does it wear off? I can't bare it.

Has anyone taking Lamictal (lamotrigine) experienced long term insomnia?

I suffer from bipolar disorder, been on Lamictal for 12 months (used as a mood stabilizer), my dose is 100mgs in the morning. I have suffered from insomnia for about 16 years, but it was manageable until I started Lamictal, as I mentioned a year ago, now my insomnia is very severe. I am aware that... read more

Lamictal (lamotrigine) and constipation?

Just started on Lamictal and now experiencing constipation despite drinking enough fluids daily. Anyone else experience this and if so did this symptom go away eventually?

Does the weight gain come off after stopping lamotrigine?

I've been on lamotrigine for a year, I've gained weight whilst on it. Does anyone know if the weight comes after stopping?