Posted by BarbaraCat on May 29, 2002, at 16:33:40
In reply to Re: Starting Lamictal Soon Thanks to this Thread » Leighwit, posted by Cece on May 29, 2002, at 14:03:15
Thanks for the update, Cece. What is your dx again and other meds you're taking? - Barbara
> Hi-
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> I haven't followed this whole thread so may be repeating, but just wanted to put in one thing about my experience.
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> I take 300mg/Lamictal a day. It has helped me a lot and I consider it a permanent med for me.
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> I am very med sensitive so built up to the 300 much much slower than many people do- increases of only 12.5mg/every1-2 weeks. It took a long time to get to 300, but actually I began to feel some good effects pretty early. When I tried to go faster I would get flushed, anxious, and feel 'fluish'.
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> Just my experience, but don't dismiss this useful med if you feel too many side effects- just drop down and go slow.
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> Cece
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