Posted by Leighwit on May 31, 2002, at 14:28:51
In reply to Re: Gained SIX pounds in 1 week on Lamictal. Darn » Leighwit, posted by jazzdog on May 31, 2002, at 12:39:16
Jane,
What a fascinating profile ~ that you actually lost the weight you'd gained without discontinuing the Lamictal, and then lost even more. I thought I'd read that someone here had that very experience, which is why I asked about it. Guess it was you!
None of that, quite frankly, makes any sense to me. Why water weight would come on and then disappear with the drug still in the system. I had that experience with Celexa, but it didn't come off until I stopped it.
My first prescription was for 25 mg of Lamictal at bedtime. I haven't increased that yet. I see from the bottle stickers that it can be crushed. I guess I could bite it in half?
Laurie
> I initially gained ten pounds on lamictal, but kept taking it. After about two months, the weight gain reversed itself, and now, three months later, I weigh less than when I started. The lamictal seems to reduce my obsession with food, and may even be lowering my appetite.
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> Have you considered titrating at a lower dose? It sounds like you're getting water retention, which might be eliminated by going up 12.5 mg every two weeks or so. It takes a long time, but for me it's been worth it.
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> The quick response actually seems pretty normal. Unfortunately, it usually fades then kicks in again at a more therapeutic dose.
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> Good luck, Jane
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