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Posted by cee on April 27, 2009, at 21:52:55
Hello people my pdoc has me starting Lamicital tomorrow i was just wondering how long it takes to
workgod bless
cee
Posted by yxibow on April 28, 2009, at 1:59:07
In reply to LAMICITAL - How long till it works, posted by cee on April 27, 2009, at 21:52:55
> Hello people my pdoc has me starting Lamicital tomorrow i was just wondering how long it takes to
> work
>
> god bless
> ceeWell I don't like to state the obvious, but as long as it takes for it to work for you, because it doesn't work for everyone
As for the whole process of taking Lamictal, its done (hopefully your doctor does this) in a VERY slow pace, ramping like 25mg about every two weeks, to avoid -THE- rash (Stevens-Johnson).
This is done so if there's a small rash, say on your arm or something, then the doctor is aware you're sensitive and then probably will not be able to take Lamictal.
I've heard of people re challenging it after such states, personally I don't think its a good idea, I don't know.
For me, only, it, if it is doing anything which is anyone's clue, is a subtle anti-depressant and possibly one that lowers suicidal thoughts and the like.
It's thought to be an antidepressant for some, a mood stabilizer in general.
-- tidingsJay
Posted by emme on April 28, 2009, at 6:29:52
In reply to Re: LAMICITAL - How long till it works » cee, posted by yxibow on April 28, 2009, at 1:59:07
Hi there. I second Jay's comment that it takes as long as it takes with this drug. If I were you, I'd be prepared to ride it out for a while and be patient. My experience was...
glorious response at 75 mg
rash and discontinuation
successful retrial with slower titration
more subtle response that took a longer timeIt is not sufficient for me alone, but has worked well with Abilify.
Good luck.
emme
Posted by fattoush on April 28, 2009, at 8:03:53
In reply to LAMICITAL - How long till it works, posted by cee on April 27, 2009, at 21:52:55
I saw benefits at 75 mgs, noticeable lift from depression, and a sense of calm. I had titrated it up very slowly, 12.5 mgs every two weeks. I stopped because of side effects (no rash). I am contemplating going back on it because I am very depressed and tried a zillion other things unsuccesfully.
Posted by zana on April 28, 2009, at 10:05:51
In reply to Re: LAMICITAL - How long till it works, posted by fattoush on April 28, 2009, at 8:03:53
My sister takes 400mgs and things it is the single med, amount a bunch, that has really pulled things together for her.
I took 12.5mgs and felt like I was going to go through the roof. A tiny dose was way too stimulating for me.
I guess I second others comments that it takes as long as it takes for you. But there infomation out there about how long it takes to reach a steady state. My pdoc has always said that meds from all catagories take weeks or even months to reach their full effectiveness because of all what she called the downstream changes they cause in the enzymes which metabolise neutrotransmitters.Blah Blah.
Sorry I don't have better info.
Zana
Posted by cee on April 28, 2009, at 11:41:34
In reply to Re: LAMICITAL - How long till it works, posted by fattoush on April 28, 2009, at 8:03:53
Thank you all for your advice I think i will go very slowly because my system is so touchy
thanks
and god bless
cee
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