Posted by Crazy Horse on June 8, 2006, at 23:03:34
In reply to Lamictal hard to stop?! Panic attack, never had., posted by MARTY on June 8, 2006, at 1:30:20
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> I'm on 300mg (150mg BID) of Lamictal. I'm trying to stop it gradually because of memory/cognitive problems with it (confirmed by a specialist).
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> The problem is that by even just lowering the dose of 75mg (1/4 -> 225mg) I'm having, but controling, some panic attack. I NEVER had panic attack.
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> I never heard/read Lamictal was hard to withdraw from, so I think it's should not be often that such a thing is happening.
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> I don't have much experience/knowledge of anticonvulsant. Any thoughts would be appreciate greatly.
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> MartyDearest Martin,
After reading your threads/posts during the past 3 months, my collegues and i have reached the conclusion that a partial labotomy would most likely be your best chance for a mentally stable existance. Being that Lamotrigine is hepatically metabolized via glucuronidation with subsequent renal excretion of the inactive glucurinide, and the fact that it has a weak inhibitory effect on 5-HT3 receptors, yet is still not capable of eliminating your primary problematic psychiatric symptoms points clearly to the need for immediate partial labotomy which we believe will at a minimum stabilize and decrease your chances of relapse depression.Regards,
Dr. C.H.Horse :)
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