Posted by yesac on June 22, 2003, at 11:44:29
It seems like a lot of people have said that they didn't gain any weight on Lamictal. So I don't know what my deal is, but I just seem to be putting on more and more pounds with each passing day. Since I started it 6.5 weeks ago I've gained about 10 pounds.
It could be that it might be increasing my craving for sweets. I'm not quite sure. I haven't really tried to change my diet or exercise or anything.
So, I am tempted to go off of it, but unfortunately that seems ridiculous because it is the first/only drug that's ever helped me even a little bit. I don't want to be shallow, but I really hate this weight gain. I am starting to feel chubby and I hate it.
I am thinking of trying a "test" of going off of it for a week or two. Would it be a bad idea to just stop cold turkey, just to see what happens? Also, would it be a bad idea to start up again at my current dose (150mg) after my week or two off of it? I just wouldn't want to have to go back to square one.
Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks.
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