Lamictal (again) - this time side effects

I just started 75mgs of Lamictal this morning, after having titrated up from 3 wks of 50 mg & the two weeks prior being 25 mg. I took quite a spill in a restaurant parking lot about an hour ago, and have just been generally clumsy since - walking/bumping into things, knocking things over, & a second spill in my office putting away supplies.

I guess it might be weird to ask since I just started the dosage change this morning, but I typically notice side effects right away. So, to err on the side of caution here, I'd just like to know if anyone else has experienced anything similar?

Also, a loss of appetite? I noticed when I started the 50 mg's 3 weeks ago, that I lost my appetite almost completely. I was just at an appt. yesterday & my doc wants me to kind of stick it out as we continue to titrate up, and see if I regain my appetite back.

The good news! So far today my mood has been completely level. I haven't had any of my normal anxieties, and have not experienced any of my normal "lows" - which I've usually had 2 or 3 times by now. I just haven't had them at all today. Kinda hoping that this is starting to work!

Thanks for any input!

I did experience some dizziness in the beginning.

I mostly experienced my brain not functioning as well as it usually did. All that has passed, though. I am on 600 mg. It really worked for my depression.

thanks, Gypsy

Just curious, let us know how it for you after this, ok? I'm hoping it goes away for you.

MsBimbo

I have done some strenuous activities and been excited since then, and have had no issues.

I think my body just needed to acclimate itself to the new dosage.

I also haven't experienced any major slowness of thought - in fact, my mind seems to be just a half step below racing, which is a half step below what it normally is. I'm also not experiencing half of the anxieties I've felt before in the course of a normal day.

Minus Wednesday, I'd have to say overall I've been feeling better - obviously not including the dizziness & falling I initially experienced!

Thank you to everyone who responded with some input. I really really really appreciate it.

Becareful, of strenuous activity, and getting over heated. You can be very sensitive to over heating. Also, the meds take a while to get into your system. The pdoc will gradually up the Lamictal. The symptoms are supposed to get better over time.

It has been a great med for me , so far...........Godbless, Gypsy

I am only slow in my mind because of self abuse of over-using my mind prior to beginning any medications. I would not attribute it to Lamictal, but that it is beginning to help me reclaim my sharpness of mind.

I'm so glad you have grown accustomed to the new dosage. I was also a bit drowsy for the first hour after I took my morning dose. So, I keep my medication (Lamictal) right at my bedside and a bottle of water to take it with. When I awake whatever time it is in the morning, I always take my Lamictal then. It is not a problem so much now, but I still do it out of habit. Oh, yes, I use a pill holder for the days of the week. That way I have no confusion which day to take. The day before would be empty.

I hope you continue with less side effects and more success!

God BLess you in hope and healing Sister BP!

MsBimbo