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Posted by Bonnie_CA on August 11, 2007, at 0:11:06
I think I'm going to drop from 200 mg to 150 mg. I am okay with my first dose, but taking another 100 mg is making me feel bad. I feel achy and I lose my appetite. Klonopin has helped the shakes, and xanax helps a little bit with the agitation, but I'm still not great. I have been under more stress than usual, but it's good stress, and it shouldn't be making me feel this bad. I'm not sure what's really going on, but I think I need to lower the Lamictal for awhile. At least for a couple weeks, when I get settled into the new job. It's just revving me up
too much.-Bonnie
Posted by steel on August 11, 2007, at 5:42:44
In reply to I think I'm gonna reduce the Lamictal., posted by Bonnie_CA on August 11, 2007, at 0:11:06
> I think I'm going to drop from 200 mg to 150 mg. I am okay with my first dose, but taking another 100 mg is making me feel bad. I feel achy and I lose my appetite. Klonopin has helped the shakes, and xanax helps a little bit with the agitation, but I'm still not great. I have been under more stress than usual, but it's good stress, and it shouldn't be making me feel this bad. I'm not sure what's really going on, but I think I need to lower the Lamictal for awhile. At least for a couple weeks, when I get settled into the new job. It's just revving me up
> too much.
>
> -BonnieYou know my theory,before any doc,any post,any data sheet,.....always listen first to your body,its your closes ally,and it will try its hardest to get your attention and tell you what it needs,move slow but hard,or waz it fast and sting like a bee,man this is potent herb,lol naaahhh u know me dont do the ganja id prob die on it w parnate,last i heard they added sex to the maoi no no list,omg.
Posted by Baby Bunny on August 11, 2007, at 10:32:29
In reply to I think I'm gonna reduce the Lamictal., posted by Bonnie_CA on August 11, 2007, at 0:11:06
Hi there. I'm so sorry to hear you're having such a rought time of it. :(
I have taken Lamictal MANY different times and each time it made me anxious and "revved up" like you mentioned. I believe the first time I took it I could only tolerate 150mg. Then another time it was 75mg. Then 100mg... then unltimately I couldn't even take 25mg! So I believe I can relate to the feeling you are describing.
I agree that lessening your dose would probably be of much help to you and hopefully alleviate the bad feelings you're experiencing.
I also agree with the last poster who said to listen to your body before ANYTHING else. I know this ONCE again all too well as I again listened to a Doctor and 2 days ago tried an anti-depressant. I wish I wouldn't have as once again I'm experiencing the same high and then crash within 2-3 days. All this from a whopping 2.5mg. LOL The rage and anxiety I feel is overwhelming and I can honestly say now that I will NEVER take another SSRI/SNRI. They're bad news for me. Just like the Lamictal.
Sorry to yammer but I too have that revved up feeling and am feeling terrible. Only this time my reason is not Lamictal, rather Paxil.
Take good care and please listen to your body. I hope and pray you get the relief you need!
Hugs,
Baby Bunny
Posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2007, at 12:07:31
In reply to Re: I think I'm gonna reduce the Lamictal., posted by Baby Bunny on August 11, 2007, at 10:32:29
Just a suggestion. If you're that anxious over the new job maybe up your klonopin for a short while. Good luck. Funny I never went high on lamictal just 50mg and felt no side effects except excess salivation. Love Phillipa
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