Posted by notfred on March 19, 2007, at 23:06:31
In reply to Re: Lamictal Serendipity » notfred, posted by theo on March 19, 2007, at 22:01:40
"Forgot to ask what dose in addition to what time of day you're taking it?"
I am moving toward 300 mgs/day in 50 mgs every 2 week increases taking about 2 months to get to 300. I go to 150 mgs tomorrow, in a divided dose. I took Lamictal as a single dose
at 25, 50 & 100 mgs; I choose to take it after lunch so I could avoid possibe GI upset. Turns out it does not. Now with 2 doses a day I will take it with my morning pills and nighttime pills. It seems like many use a divided dose if at 100mgs/day or more.Keep in mind I am taking lamictal for seizures, the dose needed is generally higher than what is used for BP or depression. However some people need higher doses.
Reading boards on the internet it seems when it works, it works well, for mood. Some report they feel it at once, at 25 mgs, and others don't feel anything good till higher doses. It is the least likely of the anti-seizure meds to cause you to go stupid, many report it does not dull the mind/thoughts. Some do have trouble with this.
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