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Posted by AnneL on October 29, 2003, at 16:46:39
Hi Fellow-P-Babblers,
I just started Lamictal 25 mg. and I feel a little wierd. A little sleepy and a little anxious. I know that I get very anxious when starting anything new. Any words of encouragement? I don't even know what time of day I should take it. I am on Effexor and Klonopin as well. Thanks for any and all words of encouragement and information. Anne :)
Posted by Sooshi on October 29, 2003, at 21:21:15
In reply to Just Starting Lamictal - Feel Very Scared!, posted by AnneL on October 29, 2003, at 16:46:39
Hi AnneL,
I take Effexor and Klonopin also, and was on Lamictal for awhile. I didn't experience much in the way of side effects from the Lamictal, which it is known for. The only reason I stopped taking it is because I wasn't getting much of any response at all from it...no stabilization of my mood. It just didn't seem to kick in for me. However, my sister takes Lamictal (also for BPII) and is doing wonderful! Has no side effects, and has never been more stable in her life. So, hang in there, and I hope it works out for you as well as it does for my sis!Here are the side effects I did experience:
headache morning after titrating up
increased irritability with PMS
Posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 19:34:23
In reply to Just Starting Lamictal - Feel Very Scared!, posted by AnneL on October 29, 2003, at 16:46:39
> Hi Fellow-P-Babblers,
> I just started Lamictal 25 mg. and I feel a little wierd. A little sleepy and a little anxious. I know that I get very anxious when starting anything new. Any words of encouragement?Lamictal shouldn't be too bad. Overall I've found it somewhat activating. The side effects I had included some headahce (not too bad and it went away), fluish feelings (it passed), waking up earlier (I finally started getting to work on time!). Ages later, I've hit 300 mg and there is be more consistency to my moods. It's not enough AD on its own for me, but it is for some others.
> I don't even know what time of day I should take it.
I don't know what to tell you about such a low dose. I think I started taking mine all at bedtime. Now at a higher dose I split it am and pm.
Emme
Posted by amy_oz on October 30, 2003, at 19:43:06
In reply to Re: Just Starting Lamictal - Feel Very Scared! » AnneL, posted by Emme on October 30, 2003, at 19:34:23
Hi,
I experience some agitation each time I titrate up on Lamictal but it tends to go away for a few days. BTW 25mg can be too much of a starting dose for some. Maybe you should try 12.5 mgs for a few days first.Good luck,
Amy
Posted by AnneL on October 30, 2003, at 23:37:31
In reply to Re: Just Starting Lamictal - Feel Very Scared!, posted by amy_oz on October 30, 2003, at 19:43:06
Hi Amy,
I made it one day only at 25 mg. and by the evening I started getting panicky feelings. I just could not bear the thought of taking it another day. My jaws felt tense, almost like I wanted to grind my teeth, but not quite and I started salivating. I fell asleep immediately after work and work up with my heart beating fast due to anxiety. I did get a hold of myself, but it was difficult. When I start wanting to head for the ER, I know it its pretty dicey that I will continue on the med.
> Hi,
> I experience some agitation each time I titrate up on Lamictal but it tends to go away for a few days. BTW 25mg can be too much of a starting dose for some. Maybe you should try 12.5 mgs for a few days first.
>
> Good luck,
> Amy
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