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Mouse81 26-01-2008 12:10 AM

Lamictal
 
Does anyone take this, and how much? The dr. just upped my dosage and I was wondering if it's going to make me a zombie. She says it won't but I want someone's opinion who takes it. I'm only gonna take 150 for now, which is not alot at all. She said most take 200. My mood changes like every 4 days but never goes to manic so she told me I'm not bi polar. Moody depression is my diagnosis...whatever that is. Doesn't sound like a medical term. haha.

Artychik 26-01-2008 01:12 AM

I've been on this, I didn't find it sedative at all, so I doubt it'll zombify you

blondiebear 26-01-2008 03:14 AM

I'm up to 300mg a day, all taken in the morning. I'm fine with it. It doesn't seem to have bad interactions with my other meds either.
Hope it helps you!

butterfly525 26-01-2008 04:12 AM

Be careful taking Lamictal. I'm only on 100 mg/day, but I just realized that it's been making me sick and I'm going to have to stop taking it. That kind of reaction is probably rare of course, but just keep an eye on yourself.

Seraphsigh 26-01-2008 08:53 AM

I'm on 400mg, and while a lot of medications make me tired, Lamictal doesn't. Different for everyone, though. They usually introduce it to your system slowly so you can tell if you have a reaction to it or not.

Mouse81 26-01-2008 02:46 PM

I've been on it since August. They are just upping it to 150 and possibly 200 in 4 weeks. It hasn't made me sick. It gives me headaches but that's it...

ShesLostControl 26-01-2008 05:20 PM

I have been on it for years for seizure control. I take 350mg. It is one of the best meds that I have found. No terrible side effects. If you get any kind of rash go back to your doctor.


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