Posted by colin wallace on June 4, 2003, at 12:42:42
In reply to Re: Lamictal Experiences, posted by maryhelen on June 4, 2003, at 7:23:16
> I posted on June 1st and felt great. Yesterday, I could feel my mood slipping.
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> A situation with speaking with my boss is imperative to me, not because I am getting fired, but she had slandered me when I was away. I have to feel in top mental condition to be able to do this effectively,and I was.
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> I am on Parnate 90 mg and 100 mg. Lamitcal. I tried reaching my pdoc to see if I should tirate another 25 mg, but can't wait, so I am today. I do understand that it may take him a bit to get back to me with hospitals closing in Toronto.
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> Do you think this is okay? Do I take the extra dose in the morning, as I have done?
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> Any help would be appreciated.
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> maryhelenMaryhelen,
Once you're safely past say,the 75mg mark with no adverese experiences, 25mg increments should be fine, and work fairly quickly.
If you're med sensitive, or experience unmanageable irritability, go with a 12.5mg increase instead(I used a pill splitter when I first started Lamictal and took tiny doses).Best,
Col.
Ps. I safely jumped up in 50mg increments once I'd past 100mg, and I'm med sensitive too.
Also, you could try taking the extra 25mg in the evening(say 5 pm) if it doesn't interfere with your sleep.Some find this helps sustain the effect.
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