Posted by SLS on August 1, 2006, at 15:38:47
In reply to Re: Lamictal and thinking, posted by detroitpistons on August 1, 2006, at 15:25:02
> Scott or anybody with input,
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> Is it safe to go from 300 mg of Lamictal to 200 mg all at once? My doctor took me down from 300 to 250 in order to appease me. I still haven't received my mail order scrip, so I haven't actually gone down yet. I don't anticipate that a 50 mg reduction will make much of a difference. I think I'm going to do the 250 for a week and then go down to 200 without doctor approval. I can't take this anymore. I may be starting a new job and I can't afford to be in this fog any longer. I can't think or remember.
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> How long does it take to notice your cognition returning once you lower your dose? Days? Weeks?I think it is reasonable to stay at 250mg for a week before decreasing to 200mg. It might help prevent a rebound depressive reaction. Actually, I would decrease by 25mg every 2-3 days. If there is any improvement in cognition to be gained, you should notice it within a few days of reaching the lower dosage. That has been my experience, anyway.
Good luck.
- Scott
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