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04/09/2009 07:54 AM
SpiritArtist
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Does anyone know about this medication? I just started getting weened on it about a month ago and now take 100mg at night and 50mg in the morning.

I have been getting very depressed (staying uncomfortably in bed - trying to find comfort) and have been gaining weight. I called my doctor to call me back.

The only other antipsychotic I'm on is 5mg Zyprexia.

Sometimes I wish I could just be med-free. I've been so obedient with everyone around me for 15 years! I have a sensitive system ... and with any new med, it's always the side effects rather than MI symptoms.

Thanks, SpiritArtist

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04/09/2009 08:11 AM  Top
QuietDesperation
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I've been on Lamictal for three years the only side effect I've had is blurred vision. No weight gain or anything like that. I was on Zyprexia for a while and it did cause wight gain. Lamictal has been great for me. I take 300mg in the morning along with 5mg of Abilify.
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04/09/2009 04:37 PM  Top
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I take 400 mg of lamictal daily and have no side effects. It does help with depression. I didn't see an appreciable effect until around 200 mg. You should talk to your pdoc about the depression. He may opt to increase your dosage. I also take zyprexa, but it is for hypomania/mania, not depression.
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04/09/2009 09:48 PM  Top
ComingUndone
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A couple months ago I went to 400mg Lamictal and I started weaning up to 50mg in December of '07. I have physical side effects but that's it. I'm a lot more stable now. I did feel weird when I changed the dosage but that went away. I really love lamictal now.
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04/09/2009 10:09 PM  Top
marsh
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I just upped my lamictal to 300mg and have decrease my effexor to 75mg because my psychiatrist said anti-depressants often cause mood instability. I take 2mg clonezepam as well. How much lamictal can one take? I don't think this particular "cocktail" of meds is going to do it. It's a little scary because it took a long time to find the right mix before, and the rapid cycling is driving me crazySmile

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04/10/2009 06:45 AM  Top
SpiritArtist
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Thanks you guys! I know now that Lamictal is not the culprit. I will investigate my depressive symptoms, and have a doc's apt set up for next week. Again, thank you! Smile

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04/10/2009 05:16 PM  Top
SaraK
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I was on lamictal for a short while and only had some weight gain
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04/10/2009 09:50 PM  Top
jennywren
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Hate to go against, or rather put in another bit of information.

As I understand it, a person can take too high a dose of Lamictal which can bring of adjutation(sp). However I note that you are not taking a particually high dose.

JennyWren

Seroquel XR, 300mgs
Then 50mgs later on in the evening
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04/10/2009 10:00 PM  Top
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One side effect I think Lamictal is giving me is hair loss.
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04/10/2009 11:27 PM  Top
marsh
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I think I may have some cognitive effects from the lamictal, but I don't have a problem with it as long as it can make me stable. I'm thinking I am going to need to up the dose,but the pdoc might tell something else.

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