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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Which is best for OCD, Lamictal, clomipramine, or Wellbutrin?
I am extremely sensitive to most psychotropic medication. I have tried numerous supplements. A nutritionist wanted to explore under vs over methylation and it gives me irritation because it may not add up to anything. I called a pharmacist and he said Lexapro didn't work for his daughter but... read more
Lamotrigine - does starting Lamictal make you extremely tired?
I am 30 years old and after many years of suffering, I am finally trying medication for the first time (alongside many positive lifestyle and behavioral changes I have made and continue to work on. I feel a lot of fear and anxiety starting this med. I feel hopeful that it can help me, but today i... read more
Lamictal, need feed back,I'm scared to take any medication?
I have a huge fear of taking any medication,I am to start this Monday, but scared to. Does is make you jittery, think crazy? I'm just nervous and help I can get on this medication is appreciated
I've been taking off of 45 mg of Remeron immediately but I'm taking Lamictal what can I do?
I've been taking Remeron for 6 months was talking off of it yesterday immediately and was left taking 100 mg of Lamictal I read is bad to be to be tripping off of Remeron immediately and I want and I'm getting some symptoms what can I do
How sleepy and out of it does Xcopri make you compared to other anticonvulsants?
I’m currently on Lamictal and Briviact. Lately I am having break through seizures and I suffer from Migraines a long with seizures. My Dr. wants to add Xcopri With my current dosage of Briviact and wean me off Lamictal. I am scared to make the change. I already am forgetful, tired, anxious.... read more
Lamotrigine - Can I take Wellbutrin XL dose and Lamictal XR at the same time in the morning?
I have already been on the Wellbutrin (300 mg) but my doctor just added on the Lamictal (25 mg starting dose) I always take my Wellbutrin in the morning to avoid it affecting my sleep at night. Just wondering if it’s safe to take the new medicine at the same time?
Can Lamictal help with anhedonia/emotional numbness?
Hi everyone, Can Lamictal (Lamotrigine) help with anhedonia/apathy/emotional numbness? What's your experience with Lamictal?
My period hasn’t come for a while, can it be related to my medication?
I haven’t had my cycle for several months now. I take gabapentin (300), duloxetine (30 2x daily), Xanax (as needed), tizanidine (as needed), and lamotrogen (25 2x daily). I just want to make sure this isn’t a more serious issue.
I have been on Duloxetine for 22 days. I have started to experience some side effects.
Head aches, dry mouth, constipation, ear pain and intense dreams. All of which are affecting my sleep. I am Bi-polar and already take Lamictal and Abilify, both have been great for treating my Bipolar disorder. My doctor put me on duloxetine for severe sciatica pain. How long will these side... read more
Going off 25 mg Lamictal - any withdrawal symptoms?
I’ve been on 25 mg of Lamictal for the last eight years. Finally decided to go off it. My doctor said it’s such a small amount so I can just quit cold turkey, but I’ve had people say that’s not a good idea at all with Lamictal. So I’m going to take half a pill for a... read more
I thought I was taking Lamictal before for off use label weight loss migraine seizure control but...
... this says nothing of weight loss anymore. Does anyone know what medication I’m talking about?
Lamictal and nausea - just started taking it?
I just started Lamictal and have nausea. Does it usually pass? If so, how long does it take on average?
Has anyone taking Lamictal (lamotrigine) experienced long term insomnia?
I suffer from bipolar disorder, been on Lamictal for 12 months (used as a mood stabilizer), my dose is 100mgs in the morning. I have suffered from insomnia for about 16 years, but it was manageable until I started Lamictal, as I mentioned a year ago, now my insomnia is very severe. I am aware that... read more
Lamictal (lamotrigine) and constipation?
Just started on Lamictal and now experiencing constipation despite drinking enough fluids daily. Anyone else experience this and if so did this symptom go away eventually?
Anyone else experience itching while on Lamictal?
I just started it and am very itchy, but no rash.
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