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Posted by TheMeanReds on February 16, 2007, at 11:30:40
I've been steady on lamictal, 200 mg/day for Bipolar. But have noticed that severe anxiety is a side effect. It also definately causes me to have insomnia, so I take the lamictal when I wake up, and 100mg seroquel at bedtime. When I become anxious during the day I take 2mg klonopin.
But, severe anxiety still occurs. My doc said up the dose when I was on 100mg to subside depression and axiety. That didnt work. This is mainly a problem when I go to job interviews, or I go out to a concert. I do not take the ssri's because it makes the bipolar worse.
Has anyone augmented a med with lamictal because of anxiety? Not a benzo or an ssri though? And alcohol is out of the question.
Posted by Phillipa on February 16, 2007, at 12:16:30
In reply to Lamictal Panic Attacks, posted by TheMeanReds on February 16, 2007, at 11:30:40
Well they tried to augment my anxiety/depression but at 50mg had to stop excess salivation uncommon side effect. Don't think it make me anxious though. Love Phillipa
Posted by TheMeanReds on February 16, 2007, at 12:25:16
In reply to Re: Lamictal Panic Attacks » TheMeanReds, posted by Phillipa on February 16, 2007, at 12:16:30
Posted by nolegirl23 on February 17, 2007, at 13:49:36
In reply to Re: Lamictal Panic Attacks (nm) » Phillipa, posted by TheMeanReds on February 16, 2007, at 12:25:16
Sorry to change the subject,
I have had a hard time finding my own answer to this question, but I was wondering whether or not Lamictal and Lithium are in the same family of drugs.
Are the two even similar at all?I too am on 200 mgs of Lamictal and do have the insomnia. I will maybe take it when I wake up and see how it works.
Posted by TheMeanReds on February 19, 2007, at 11:42:30
In reply to Lamictal and Lithium, posted by nolegirl23 on February 17, 2007, at 13:49:36
> Sorry to change the subject,
> I have had a hard time finding my own answer to this question, but I was wondering whether or not Lamictal and Lithium are in the same family of drugs.
> Are the two even similar at all?
>
> I too am on 200 mgs of Lamictal and do have the insomnia. I will maybe take it when I wake up and see how it works.
I know lamictal and Lithium are used to treat Bipolar, but I dont know about the similarities. I've never tried lithium. When I take it when I wake up, I have less insomnia. I couldnt even shut my eyes at night if I took it at bedtime. Also, when I take it in the morning, I have alot of motivation to get things done.
Posted by notfred on February 20, 2007, at 18:39:54
In reply to Lamictal and Lithium, posted by nolegirl23 on February 17, 2007, at 13:49:36
> Sorry to change the subject,
I think it is better to start another thread so the current discussion can continue with the original question.
> Are the two even similar at all?
>
No, totally different.
Posted by notfred on February 20, 2007, at 18:51:11
In reply to Lamictal Panic Attacks, posted by TheMeanReds on February 16, 2007, at 11:30:40
Are you having severe anxiety or panic attacks ?
Posted by TheMeanReds on February 22, 2007, at 10:01:50
In reply to Re: Lamictal Panic Attacks, posted by notfred on February 20, 2007, at 18:51:11
> Are you having severe anxiety or panic attacks ?
Sever anxiety alot. But panic attacks in rare certain situations.
Posted by cgd092 on April 27, 2009, at 10:47:11
In reply to Lamictal Panic Attacks, posted by TheMeanReds on February 16, 2007, at 11:30:40
You wrote, "...And alcohol is out of the question."
Why? Does drinking it cause more anxiety? Or does it interact with your lamictal in some way? I had a couple drinks while on 100mg lamictal and it seemed to start a whole mixed state episode.
Thanks!
Posted by rogerk on August 21, 2010, at 16:24:08
In reply to Re: Lamictal Panic Attacks, posted by notfred on February 20, 2007, at 18:51:11
notfred, you are a self-ingratiating douchbag, example one:
blueheron:For whatever it's worth, notfred, I view you as one of the most well-informed posters on here, and I've learned a great deal from reading your posts.
you're response
Wow, thanks. That made my day. why dont u lick my *ss while you're at it?nf
f*ck off man like seriously, you have no right being a pompous *ssh*l* on crazymeds. not to mention you're instigating fights with passive aggressive statements like "if the shoe fits" seriously get a f*ck*ng life you retard. i was jsut making an argument i could care less if someone challenges me. in fact i welcome it.
i hope you get sick from all the meds you're pumping in your body.
and the serpens attitude was way off trick with his "uhh no just no" which def sounds assholish, hopefully the guy calling me an idiot also gets banned too. i take offense to that stuff because you know im somewhat mentally challenged in my diagnosis.
Posted by rogerk on August 21, 2010, at 16:41:32
In reply to Re: Lamictal Panic Attacks, posted by rogerk on August 21, 2010, at 16:24:08
and obviously it sounded like deep sea philosohpre didnt want his knowledge questioned either so f*** him basicaly
Posted by Deputy Racer on August 22, 2010, at 12:44:32
In reply to Re: Lamictal Panic Attacks, posted by rogerk on August 21, 2010, at 16:24:08
> notfred, you are a self-ingratiating douchbag,
>
> f*ck off man like seriously, you have no right being a pompous *ssh*l* on crazymeds. seriously get a f*ck*ng life you retard.
>
> i hope you get sick from all the meds you're pumping in your body.
>Please don't post anything that might lead others to feel accused or put down. Apparently this exchange was prompted by an earlier interaction you had with NotFred on another website, and does not relate to any interactions on this site. The rules here on PsychoBabble prohibit posting anything which could be taken as a personal attack on another poster. We would be pleased to welcome you as a new member of the PsychoBabble community, but only if you choose to abide by the rules of our community.
If you have any questions regarding the posting policies on this site, please read the FAQ, located at http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil Follow ups to this action should be directed to the Administration board and should themselves be civil.
Dr Bob has ultimate authority over all administrative issues on this site, and may choose at any time to revise or reverse any action taken by a deputy.
Deputy Racer
Posted by rogerk on August 22, 2010, at 14:17:15
In reply to Please be civil » rogerk, posted by Deputy Racer on August 22, 2010, at 12:44:32
great well i agree to that, but u dont know notfred and he certainly deserved it. for the amount of disrespect he showed me. and i also do know that a site like this wouldnt tolerate his amount of disrespect
Posted by rogerk on August 22, 2010, at 14:26:25
In reply to Re: Please be civil, posted by rogerk on August 22, 2010, at 14:17:15
ill rewrite that,
u dont now notfred and the amoutn of disrespect he has shown me, so he basically deserved it. and i also do know this is probably a better site in that it wouldnt tolerate his amount of disrespect.
Posted by sigismund on August 22, 2010, at 19:17:06
In reply to Re: Please be civil, posted by rogerk on August 22, 2010, at 14:26:25
I remember notfred very well and it's been a few years ago now.
Posted by rogerk on August 22, 2010, at 21:09:16
In reply to Re: Please be civil » rogerk, posted by sigismund on August 22, 2010, at 19:17:06
ok
well im not disregarding you knowing him.
dymphna handles notfred and blue heron with kid gloves, since they both have an epilepsy diagnosis, much like her. so let's just say it sickens me to see her treat people like me with such bias and disrespect as to ban me for making mediocre comments at best about them. such as suggesting notfred to leave the argument since he wasn't in the argument to begin with, but he/she felt the need to insert himself and make some degrading, demeaning comment about me. so if you know notfred tell him you know about his bullsh*t and disrespecting people online and you dont appreciate it.
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 22, 2010, at 23:17:50
In reply to Re: Please be civil, posted by rogerk on August 22, 2010, at 21:09:16
> his bullsh*t and disrespecting people online
Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.
But please don't take this personally, either, this doesn't mean I don't like you or think you're a bad person, and I'm sorry if this hurts you.
I do hope that you choose to remain a member of this community and that members of this community help you, if needed, to avoid future blocks.
It's up to you to decide whom you interact with. Sometimes interacting with others may be frustrating, staying civil may be a challenge, and new skills may help. If you're open to developing new skills (which I realize may not be why you came in the first place), that's another way in which you may be supported by other posters.
More information about posting policies and tips on alternative ways to express yourself, including a link to a nice post by Dinah on I-statements, are in the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforcenotfred, I'm also sorry if you felt hurt.
Follow-ups regarding these issues, as well as replies to the above post, should of course themselves be civil.
Thanks,
Bob
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