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lamictal and blood tests

deleted_user
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Does anyone that is taking lamictal have to get blood tests to check for levels, problems etc..? My doc says no and all that I've read says no, but it seems odd because every other drug I've taken or read abouy says that monitering those things is important. Thanks
deleted_user
deleted_user
I asked my pdoc and he also said no. Hope he's right.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks double, I hope so too!
deleted_user
deleted_user
No blood checks here.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm on Lamictal and Zoloft now and have previously tried about every antidepressant on the market and have never had a blood test or any suggestion of doing so from any doctors.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've been on Lamictal a couple of years.
My doc says it's not necessary. I was told
by the psychologist that referred me to
him 10 years ago that he's the best in Kansas City. So, I trust what he says.
As an RN, I've also read info on my on,
& haven't found that bolood tests are necessary; although you're right many other meds do require frequent blood tests.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank you all!
deleted_user
deleted_user
no blood tests for this lamictal girl.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The only BP drug you need blood tests for is Lithium. Havent heard any of the others require it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
no blood tests from the shrink but i have had a topamax and lamictal leval at one time but nothing was said about it.
Decibel-Places
Decibel-Places
Re: #8 When Depakote is prescribed, regular blood work is necessary. It didn't help me much. I have been taking Seroquel and Zoloft. I am considering trying Lamictal I just went through a very difficult period.
hotwheelz
hotwheelz
the reason I had to have blood work was to see if that was high enough to also treat my epilepsy as well as the mood crud I deal with!!!!! never needed blood work for most of my medications!
Community Leaderacuriousfish
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very old thread.
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