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Fehrenbach16
Fehrenbach16
I have been titrated onto Lamictal. I was taking 300mg. For seizures. I was titrated onto 400mg total. Since then I have noticed that I get headaches each day. I am also tired throughout the day. I also take Serequel in the evening. I also take 300mg of Effexor for depression in the morning.
deleted_user
deleted_user
How much Seroquel are you taking? That can really affect your energy and make you groggy and hungover the next day. Also, when did you notice the headaches come on? After the up dose of Lamictal? I would talk to your pdoc. I take Tramadol for occasional knee pain and I just cant take it because without fail, the next day I wake up with a huge headache.
Fehrenbach16
Fehrenbach16
I am taking 100 mg of Serequel. I noticed the headaches after increasing the Lamictal. Today I took half the dose of Lamictal in the morning & did not get the headache.
openroad
openroad
Hi,
See your pdoc and get your meds figured out so that you don't have to go through all that pain. This is why I always check online for side effects of the drugs my pdoc puts me on, just to be ready for them.
Good luck.
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
lamictal will cause headaches. Hopefully it will only be temporary.
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