Lamictal

Mouse81 · 26-01-2008, 12:10 AM

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.