Posted by cache-monkey on July 8, 2005, at 0:58:30
In reply to Agitation...Ambien???? Lamictal??, posted by gardenergirl on July 7, 2005, at 0:23:48
Hello,
I'm not sure about the Ambien or Benadryl, but I actually had a similar experience on Lamictal. For me it set in a couple of days after upping the dose and culminated in my first panic attack. If it's bearable, you could try riding it out. (I couldn't since my stress levels were already sky-high due to job interviews.) If not, you might also try upping by a smaller amount...
Good luck,
cache-monkey> Hi everyone,
> I'm typing this while feeling very agitated; like I am going to jump out of my skin. I took a half an Ambien (approx. 5 mg) just before bed, and the agitation set in. Can this be ambien related? I have a similar though less intense response to benadryl.
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> I also recently upped my Lamictal to 75 mg, 25 in the a.m. and 50 in the evening Could the Lamictal increase be making me so restless?
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> This almost, but not quite, feels like a panic attack, but I don't have racing heart, shortness of breath, feel like I'm going to die, or have racing thoughts. It's just severe restlessness. I can't stay in bed, I've got to MOVE!
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> Thoughts anyone?
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> gg
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