Posted by nolegirl23 on March 21, 2007, at 16:15:18
In reply to Lamictal..when to take it, posted by lymom3 on March 20, 2007, at 17:52:23
> I am going to try increasing my Lamictal dose from 75mg; 50 in the am and 25 in the pm; to 100mg. I have insomnia problems and have for a while; Lamictal or no Lamictal. The pdoc previously had told me to take majority of dose in the am if I was having problems sleeping. I honestly don't know if Lamictal is making sleep any worse or not. Seroquel has been helping me sleep the last couple weeks. Should I split the dose 50/50; try it all in the morning; all at night? Anyone have any suggestions? The pdoc gave me a script for 25mg pills and told me I could take it any way that worked for me; he just made it easier to split the dose.
I take 200 mgs of Lamictal, and my Pdoc instructed me to take the full 200 mg dose at night. I found that the 200 mgs at night caused insomnia and HORRIBLE dreams. Very vivid and horrible dreams.
I then decided to take it in the morning (the full 200 mgs.). I found it to be very soothing, and I felt calm during the day. On the down side, I felt sleepy and at about 2:00 pm, I would crash, I literally couldn't keep my eyes open.I then thought about splitting the 200 mg pill in half, take 100 mg in the am, 100 in the pm. I looked at the bottle of Lamictal, and it clearly states that the pill is to be taken whole. It says not to split, crush or chew the pill.
So, now I'm back to taking it at night, as prescribed. Weird dreams are still a problem, but insomnia is no longer an issue.
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