Posted by rod on March 19, 2004, at 4:32:16
In reply to lamictal side effects??, posted by snapper on March 18, 2004, at 21:07:20
> please !!! someone anyone out there!!!! does anyone have the side effect of muscle pain aches and pains -- lethargy , headaches etc. (generally all the symptoms of Dep and anxiety).while taking Lamictal -- this is my first week of 200mg (total of 6 weeks so far ) if so do these symptoms pass and how long should I wait to see if these "possible side effects" pass ? I thought this stuff was supposed to make you feel better! lol - feel like I have been hit by a Big Truck- yah I know these crazy meds can do so many different things in so many different poeple ...just looking for some answers and hope!!any and all replies apperciated !!
> Thanks
> Snapper
Your are not alone, snapper. I also had severe back pain and muscle weakness, headaches, confusion... It was difficult for me to walk (coordinate the motion of my feet), unsteadyness, clumsiness.. Sometimes I could not feel my arms, legs. They felt totally numb.
I was soooo slow on this drug at the beginning. But this side effects subsided within a month or so.
And now I am for aprox. 6 month on it, and am not sure if this drug is doing much good at all. I tried to taper off, but I immediatley got worse. Seems this drug is doing more good, than I am aware of, or this is "just" a temporary worsening (withdrawal). whateverRoland
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