Posted by morganator on November 23, 2009, at 23:49:32
In reply to lamotrigine, posted by cee on November 23, 2009, at 14:33:57
Umm you may be looking at 5 to 8 months at 100 to 200 mgs. Are you taking it for bipolar depression/mood swings? The most common dose is 100 which takes 5 weeks to titrate up to I believe. Then you may have to wait another few weeks to see if 100 is working for you.
I didnt like lamictal too much. They say it's one of the cleanest or the cleanest mood stabilizer. I think this is a bunch of hogwash. But, some people love it and feel great on it so I think it is worth a shot.
It does deplete folic acid(so does depakote/valproic acid) so you want to consider supplementing extra folic acid while on it.
Also, it binds to or collects in the melanin in your eyes and skin and GSK admits to not knowing the long term effects of this.I say give it a shot if you are out of options and you are suffering that bad.
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