Posted by morganpmiller on June 29, 2009, at 4:56:43
In reply to Re: Generic Lamictal--cause of tongue problems? » NCDR, posted by yxibow on June 29, 2009, at 4:42:30
I hated Lamictal..Overrated drug in my opinion. I also would never use generic of any psychoactive drug, especially something as powerful as lamotrigine.
Have you tried a low dose depakote/lithium combo. It's been pretty sweet for me so far.
Lamictal does not do any of those things that depakote and lithium do like promote neurogenesis.
Lamictal binds to the melanin in your skin and eyes.
Lamictal depletes your body of folic acid. Depakote can do this as well, but at least depakote is neuroprotective, increases BDNF, and promotes neurogenesis in a few areas of the brain including the hippocampus.The main reason most do not tolerate depakote and lithium is because they are on way too high of a dose for way too long. The super high doses should be used for acute mania. Much lower doses can be very effective for maintaining mood.
I would not be surprised if Lamictal is causing your tongue problems. I heard of all sorts of crazy side effects from this drug. Lamictal is NOT the new wonder drug for bipolar that it is made out to be.
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