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Last Monday, my pdoc rose my Lamictal from 50 to 75mg a day. I know that's not a huge dose, but I've been having upset stomach all week, and increasing fatigue. Today, I am wiped, with no energy whatsoever. I'm also a little short of breath.
Does anyone have any background knowledge on this? Is it normal and will it go away? This is really not good! Almost to a point that it feels like depression.
pemabudha
Not sure if this will help but I was on lamictal and I was somewhat stable. Than I started to get sick like throw up sick and it ended up to be lamictal. So just because you had no problems you might now. Can you call and maybe he or she can take you back to 50. Best of luck you know your body and mind best. Namaste Pema
SensitiveHoboLady
I have had experiences where a med was increased and it was too much even after trying for a few weeks, and I’d have to switch back per my doctors orders. Keep the communication strong with your doctor.
Maui1992
Let your doctor know ASAP and he probably will recommend lowering the dose and go up more slowly.
jfulk
Thanks everyone for the kind words!
jfulk
Thanks everyone for the kind words and good advice.
SunCloudJD
Big hug I agree to let your doctor know right away.... I would stop the increase with being short of breath..... xo
supyall
I'm on 300 lamic. had no issues with the increase. it might just be anxiety. if you arent seeing a rash, prob not an issue. either way, call the doc
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