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Re: Called doc! high on Lamictal! » Sheilac

Posted by SLS on September 18, 2012, at 18:49:57

In reply to Called doc! high on Lamictal!, posted by Sheilac on September 18, 2012, at 12:49:51

> I called doc and he is very strict. He said 100mg is only 25% of Lamictal dose.

That is a bit too aggressive, in my opinion.

> He said he wants me to stick with it and start taking 100mg twice a day by this weekend.

This is reasonable as long as you don't have any sign of developing a rash. Most people respond best at 200 mg/day.

> He seems to think it will calm me down.

It might. However, Lamictal has been known to activate mania in some people. I don't know that anyone has estimated the rate of its occurrence.

> I'm seriously doubting this guy, but I will do it.

It might not be such a bad idea to listen to him on this one. Are you going to take 150 mg/day for a few days?

> I have to take 50mg seroquel plus melatonin to sleep now.

You do what you gotta do.

> He wants me to just do it and see him in 3 weeks. He said some people need 400mg. Is that right?

Yes, but this represents a minority. The problem is that higher dosages of Lamictal can affect memory and cognition. Although this doesn't happen with everyone, it is not uncommon.

Try to take things week-by-week rather than day-by-day. Having patience is difficult, but necessary.

Can you explain in more detail what you mean by feeling "high"?


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