Posted by emme on November 19, 2010, at 13:24:08
In reply to how long til lamictal side effects go away?, posted by Cydnie on November 19, 2010, at 12:58:51
> Has anyone had awful lamictal side effects that have gone away, and if so, can you tell me how long? I started low at 12.5, and had the worst dry mouth I've ever had from any medication (and I've taken so many!). Then came the headaches, which became a migraine. Then I went to bed and kept waking up nauseous and felt like I would have diarrhea, and a fluttery heartbeat. Then a little while later just woke up and couldn't go back to sleep, horrible insomnia, so took something. Woke up again though feeling like I would have diarrhea or vomit, and had diarrhea all morning with a horrible migraine. I told my doc, and he told me he can start me on the pediatric size Monday. I imagine that will take even longer to help my depression, and I am at my wit's end, but he just does not want to give in on lamictal, and thinks it will work. I feel so so sick and have a baby to take care of. Did anyone else have these side effects, and do they go away quickly? Thank you!
I felt fluish, had headaches, some insomnia, and terrible tight muscles. It lasted a couple of weeks and then got better.
Although 12.5 is the standard starting dose, you can start MUCH lower if you're having a hard time tolerating it. I developed a mild rash on my first try, so when I restarted it, I began at 2 mg. Takes longer to titrate up, but it's worthwhile if you can tolerate it better. They do make tabs small enough to go well below 12.5.
Good luck.
emme
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