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Question about Lamotrigine

persiangirl
persiangirl
I was bumped up to 150. I had ben on 75 a year, then 100. Now 150, and its be 4 weeks and I am noticing increased anxiety and hypomania. I think I should go back down to 100. Has anyone had this, it very annoying
Halterbroke
Halterbroke
Were you noticing a difference on just 100 mg? If not maybe you need to try something else? I had hypomania when I started to go down on my dose. These meds do strange things.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
It lifted me to a little hypo for a short time but it leveled out....If it continues and if it was working for you at 100 mg I'd tell your doc that you want to reduce it....If it were me and if you can't see your doc for a bit I would just go back to 100 mg
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am hand in hand with sun cloud. I have been at 300 for so long I don't remember how it was in the beginning but I do fluctuate from 200 - 300 depending on how stable my mood is over a period of time.

In the beginning I don't think I cared much for lamictal but again I cant remember :)

Your doctor can help you make a good choice. Best wishes to you!!! Take care!!!!!
persiangirl
persiangirl
Thanks Guys..I'm reducing it. he problem is the pills come in 150 each, this should be interesting.LOL
deleted_user
deleted_user
interesting indeed...you may be on the right track persian girl......

maybe you should call your doctor and get a new dose called into the pharmacist.
Just a friendly suggestion

I would hate for it to throw you into an episode, that's not worth it.

Best of everything to you!!!!!!
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