Anxiety Disorders Support Group

Hello in 2008 i had a nervous breakdown, my therapist diagnosed me with PTSD, severe anxiety disorder and depression, the meds seem to be working but now i have terrible tremors and shaking of the hands, i read that this one of the side affects, do i quit this cold turkey or not, ive heard that if you quit cold turkey you could seizures, can anyone give me any info. thanks.

DO NOT QUIT lamotrigine cold turkey . Talk to your doctor first , also you should seek medical attention for any unexpected skin rash, as its presence is an indication of a possible serious or even deadly side-effect of the drug. Read the black box warning .

Lamotrigine side-effects include loss of balance or coordination, double vision, crossed eyes, blurred vision, dizziness and lack of coordination, drowsiness, insomnia, anxiety, vivid dreams or nightmares, dry mouth, mouth ulcers,memory and cognitive problems, mood changes, runny nose, cough, nausea, indigestion, abdominal pain, weight loss, missed or painful menstrual periods, and vaginitis. The side-effect profile is different for different patient populations.

I suggest you to talk to your doctor about your problem , because lamotrigine is one of a small number of FDA-approved therapies for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy. And your PTSD , anxiety and depression have nothing to do with epilepsy .

I don't understand why so many doctors are prescribing anti-epileptic medication for post-traumatic stress disorders , panic or anxiety disorders . I am not a doctor , but there is no sense at all , since epilepsy has a difference mechanism of action .

I would report it to your doctor.

I'm glad to hear that it's working but I would want him to see you and the effects it's having and see if he feels it's just a normal effect or a negative one.

I think there might be a drug they can give to help reduce those effects but I want you to be safe and healthy.

Wishing you the best and hoping you find answers.