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Posted by fires on July 28, 2005, at 16:58:27
I took 50 mg of Lamictal to help with a headache and cognitive dysfunction.
I think it helped (I've been on 25mg for 2 weeks), but need to now how fast it "works" once I swallow it. Anyone?
Thanks
Posted by spriggy on July 28, 2005, at 18:25:30
In reply to Lamictal - how fast?, posted by fires on July 28, 2005, at 16:58:27
You took the Lamictal for a headache? I am confused.
It caused headaches for me. Why are you on it to begin with (if you don't mind me asking)?
Posted by fires on July 28, 2005, at 19:24:25
In reply to Re: Lamictal - how fast?, posted by spriggy on July 28, 2005, at 18:25:30
> You took the Lamictal for a headache? I am confused.
>
> It caused headaches for me. Why are you on it to begin with (if you don't mind me asking)?
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>
BP (NOS, probably II). I've had good luck with Klonopin and Tegretol in the past for headaches and cognitive impairment. Seems Lamictal may work also.
Posted by Phillipa on July 28, 2005, at 20:12:25
In reply to Re: Lamictal - how fast? » spriggy, posted by fires on July 28, 2005, at 19:24:25
How bout Trileptal? A lot of posters are having good results with this. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by fires on July 28, 2005, at 21:25:23
In reply to Re: Lamictal - how fast? » fires, posted by Phillipa on July 28, 2005, at 20:12:25
> How bout Trileptal? A lot of posters are having good results with this. Fondly, Phillipa
I'm not too familiar with Trileptal. Isn't it the one that's almost "identical" to Tegretol?
Posted by Phillipa on July 28, 2005, at 21:31:53
In reply to Re: Lamictal - how fast? » Phillipa, posted by fires on July 28, 2005, at 21:25:23
Yes it is. It has an extra oxygen ion so it's a cleaner drug. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by 4WD on July 28, 2005, at 22:10:33
In reply to Lamictal - how fast?, posted by fires on July 28, 2005, at 16:58:27
> I took 50 mg of Lamictal to help with a headache and cognitive dysfunction.
>
> I think it helped (I've been on 25mg for 2 weeks), but need to now how fast it "works" once I swallow it. Anyone?
>
> Thanks
I'm not sure but I think it's one of those that has to build up slowly in your system to work. It gave me severe headaches after I'd been on it about 10 days.Marsha
Posted by fires on July 28, 2005, at 23:23:45
In reply to Re: Lamictal - how fast?, posted by 4WD on July 28, 2005, at 22:10:33
> I'm not sure but I think it's one of those that has to build up slowly in your system to work. It gave me severe headaches after I'd been on it about 10 days.
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> Marsha
>I've heard that it can cause headaches. I've also read that the headaches are sometimes only a temporary side effect.
Posted by theo on July 30, 2005, at 17:16:15
In reply to Lamictal - how fast?, posted by fires on July 28, 2005, at 16:58:27
> I took 50 mg of Lamictal to help with a headache and cognitive dysfunction.
>
> I think it helped (I've been on 25mg for 2 weeks), but need to now how fast it "works" once I swallow it. Anyone?
>
> ThanksLamictal can CAUSE cognitive dysfunction. Don't be suprised if it gets worse.
Posted by fires on July 30, 2005, at 18:18:37
In reply to Re: Lamictal - how fast? » fires, posted by theo on July 30, 2005, at 17:16:15
> > I took 50 mg of Lamictal to help with a headache and cognitive dysfunction.
> >
> > I think it helped (I've been on 25mg for 2 weeks), but need to now how fast it "works" once I swallow it. Anyone?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Lamictal can CAUSE cognitive dysfunction. Don't be suprised if it gets worse.
>
I wasn't clear. Lamictal helped with the cognitive dysfunction. It did again today. Apparently I need it (and will contine to) to replace Klonopin, which I'm tapering off of.
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