Posted by Phyllis98 on December 11, 2004, at 19:26:09
In reply to Re: Lamictal side effects » SCFields, posted by Craig on January 13, 2001, at 2:29:43
I have a problem with memory, too. When I up my dose to a level that makes a real difference (175 mg a day), the memory lapses become so bad that I back off. If I take a low enough dose that I don't have any memory problems (50 mg a day), then I might as well not take it. So I kind of split the middle, taking 100 mg a day, sometimes dropping to 75 mg when the memory and the bad typing get too bad.
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> I have a dry mouth too, but I think it's due more to the Topamax I take, rather than the Lamictal. You're probably going to think this is weird, but since I started taking Lamictal, I can't back down the driveway straight anymore. I can't stand on one foot to put on my pants without falling over. I mentioned this in passing to my doctor and he wasn't the least bit surprised - apparently it changes one's perception or something like that. Memory problems are an ongoing thing with me. My doc chalks it up to depression taking its toll. He's pretty blunt and says I won't get back my long-term memory. I've come to accept that, but I could use a memory of the here and now. It's very annoying to take a shower, forget how far I've washed and end up having to start over again. I spend a lot of time writing notes to myself because I can't trust myself to remember much. I will be brushing my teeth and think of something I need to write down. By the time I finish brushing and get a pen, I've forgotten what it was I wanted to write down. I feel like such an idiot.
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> > I just started the 200 mg dose.
> > Ever notice any drymouth?
> > My vision is fine but my short
> > term memory really sucks. I hadn't really thought about it until I read some of the posts, but I've been doing a lot of stupid, unusual things like forgetting important meetings, leaving my coat/credit card/keys places, etc.
> > This is highly atypical of me.
> > I'm only 37, so I doubt it's Alzeheimer's!
> > Has anyone ever reported any sexual dysfunction with this med? I think I'm noticing some changes, but of course that could be psychsomatic. My girlfriend is on Prozac and she definitely suffers from reduced libido, as is well advertised (at least, she says it isn't me!). I know that is a different MOA.
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