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Need advice on medicine

funrun13
funrun13
I tried lamictal and it made me so tired I fell asleep while ironing and burned my arm and did not even feel it. Two days later found burn. I could not function so had to stop. I now take half of klonopin if I have panic attack only. I always get tired on meds is their anything I can take that will help BP without knocking me out. Is it normal when people are talking you are talking to yourself in your head and you realize you do not know what was just told to you. They never seem to know. I feel like I do not even know me. I can't tell you what I want. I am suck a freak but hide it so well. I work and nobody even knows. I do not cry or show emotions.
Shelly4
Shelly4
funrun, I am sorry you are struggling in finding the right meds to help with your BP. I currently take Lamictal and have no side effects with fatigue. I am not sure what would work for you if a mood stabilizer causes you to be that tired. Are you working with your pdoc to find something?

You are NOT a freak. We all struggle in different ways and it messes with our self esteem a great deal. Talking to a therapist has helped me learn coping skills that have helped me through.

xo
hotdogalice
hotdogalice
not sure what your asking? everyone is different when it comes to what works.
dancingd
dancingd
It takes an average of 5 to 7 years to find the right med combo...now doesn't that just make your day ?

I was on at least 20 diff combo's before I found something that sorta kinda works
Good luck
deleted_user
deleted_user
I currently take wellbutrin, abilify, remeron. This is the combination that works for me. There are many drugs available and your doc will have to try you on few to find the right fit for you. I would try taking the lamictal at night and see if that makes a difference. Best of Luck!
((hugs))
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm still in the middle of finding the right cocktail myself. Right now I am taking Lithium, Lamictal, Klonopin and Saphris. I take all of my meds at night because the pdoc said that it would lessen the side effects. I also agree with Shelly, my therapist has helped so much in coping with my moods and helping me to be proactive in avoiding crashes.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My experience with lamictal was not the same as yours...maybe there is an interaction with some other drugs you are taking that could be causing the fatigue. If you are using alcohol or pot that could have an effect too. I use to drink heavily with my meds and didn't realize it was not a good idea. Lamictal is usually used with some other mood stabilizer like lithium or valporic acid but I took it for several years by it'self. Check with your doctor or even call your pharmacist they can be very helpful and knowledgable about drugs, side-effects and interactions. Remember that everyone is different and what works for some may not work for you. It's a trial and error thing until you come up with a combination that works.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My meds knocked me out at first too, cou.ld barley function sometimes. After being on them for a month or so I got used to them and no longer get sleepy, just like taking a normal pill.