Posted by Cindylou on December 24, 2001, at 0:17:53
In reply to When do you take lamictal?, posted by Mags on December 24, 2001, at 0:01:01
Funny that you ask that question, as it is 1 a.m. and I am WIRED. I've been taking Lamictal all at night, because when I tried to split the dose, I was very agitated throughout the day. I take Klonapin to help me sleep, since the Lamictal does activate me.
I've been trying to taper off the Klonapin (I only take about a half tablet, so I tried 1/4 tablet tonight) and I can't sleep for the life of me. I just took another half Klonapin, and I'm sure it will knock me out pretty soon.
So, I decided tonight (just before reading your post) that I am going to start trying to split the Lamcital doses again, now that I am adjusting to it. Hopefully it will help give me more energy during the day, possibly help with my mood, and/or help me sleep better.
I think the standard practice is to split the dose, half in a.m. and half in p.m. -- but there doesn't seem to be any "rule" about it like with some of the other meds. Whatever works best for each of us!
Hopefully I'll be heading off to dreamland soon ...
Take care,
cindy
> > One more question re Lamictal...when do you take it, morning or evening and do you split up the doses? I have been taking 2x25mg at bedtime. My pdoc suggested this to avoid any nausea or stomach pain as I am very succeptible to that but am wondering if splitting meds or changing time may help with my mood.Thanks!
> Mags
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