I had about 10 depressive episodes in 2-3 years and they stopped completely when I started lamotrigine (well, apart from the one, but it was work related). You probably already know lamotrigine (Lamictal) works better for the depression side more than the manic side.
Lamotrigine has no effect on other seizure medicines. And unlike some other seizure medicines, it does not reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills."
I was taking Altavera (also known as Portia and Nordette), and have just started Viorele (aka Mircette), but I started the Viorele yesterday, so I can't comment yet.
Keep us posted to see how you're doing! If it works I'll try it when I'm close to my due date or over due..does it taste gross? Or does it just end up giving you a ton of gas??
I take 200 mg of the generic, Lamotrigine but I have taken as much as 400mg. I have never had a problem with mania from it. However, lamotrigine works best in keeping depression away and does little in deterring mania. The mania you have been having may have nothing to do with lamotrigine but because it doesn't do anything for it when it comes on. Other mood stabilizers, like lithium and Depakote work well for mania. I would discuss the option of adding one of them to the lamotrigine.
I have been taking lamotrigine now for 2 months gradually titrating the dose. It hasn't made any noticeable difference to my symptoms only giving me wierd dreams and broken sleep. Spoke to my neuro earlier this week he says if meds didn't work then my symptoms can't be related to seizure activity! I haven't had an EEG tho so don't know how he can tell this. I have had 2 MRI scans which have both been reported raising the possibility of a ganglioglioma.
Hi again. Ok, I've been on prozac too....
I think that the lamotrigine is stronger as far as lethargy goes,
I am on 200mg Lamotrigine at bedtime. I used to be on 400mg but doc said that 200mg would be effective.
m trying to work out what caused mine, because it just gradually started over a few months for no reason and I've now had it for over a year and getting desperate! I noticed that one of the side effects of Lamotrigine is detrusor instability and urinary incontinence but I'm not sure if this would be a bit of a tenuous link?
I take 150mg of Lamotrigine a day for bipolar disorder.
Can anyone relate to my husband's story? My husband has been on Lamotrigine for a while now for seizures. However it can be used for bi-polar as well. On 7/30/2019 the brand of his lamotrigine was changed by the pharmacy from Zydus to Unichem. I asked the pharmacy if this would cause an issue and they stated they were the same. However, 21 days after starting this new brand he had a grandmal seizure in our car. We are grateful he is alive and was not injured.
s also one of the safest for women in child-bearing age b/c it had less side affects for the baby but she would have to take folic acid w/ it. i dont know how old she is now but it might be helpful in that sense (she wouldnt have to worry as much about side affects from other seizure meds later in life)
depending on how bad her seizures are (i know your waiting for your EEG results) it may be the best to be on meds. it may be hard to manager her seizures esp. if your not around.
At the time of these occurances I thought it was just life. He just woke up having a bad day, his work load was making him tired, and he was itchy because the dogs had fleas. My husband said he felt different but didnt think of the meds being the cause and didnt say nothing because he was scared to worry me to much.
Now we have an agreement that he tells me when he experiences off feelings.
I really feel better mentally, no depression or pain, with lamotrigine, and I am so sad that I might have to give it up. I just saw my doctor yesterday and since it is February, she thinks that may be it is just a stomach virus... I need to live my life without having to pull over at gas station rest areas constantly!
If this is caused by the lamotrigine, will I "adjust" and the diarrhea go away, or am I just really too sensitive to this medication?
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