Posted by SLS on August 15, 2003, at 15:55:24
In reply to Re: Lamictal tapering, posted by Bela on August 15, 2003, at 11:46:43
> This thread may be dead, but I would like to know if anyone has successfully tapered off Lamictal in the interim since the most recent Lamictal message last year. I am currently at 200 mg and tapering off an AD so I wouldn't try to taper off Lamictal until I am past the withdrawal for the AD.
Hi Bela.I've been on and off Lamictal a few times, and never really had a problem weaning off of it. You should not stop taking it abruptly so as to avoid seizure. You should be able to reduce the dosage by 50mg every 3-5 days, perhaps going to 25mg at the end. I experienced a bit of insomnia at first, but that was it. I doubt it will be an unpleasant experience.
Good luck.
- Scott
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