Posted by Cam W. on June 22, 2001, at 12:17:44
In reply to Re: Lamictal-- side effects already? Cam? Others?, posted by briana on June 22, 2001, at 11:50:15
Brie - Those (dizziness, nausea, and mailaise) are probably the most common start-up side effects of Lamictal™ (lamotrigine). They are another reason that the dose of Lamictal has to be raised gradually. Increasing the dose slowly will minimize this (yes, it could be worse). The side effects usually emerge right away, while it may take up to a month to see any therapeutic effect from the Lamictal. Many people do see some relief within a week of starting Lamictal, though.
I have found that Lamictal seems to be a good adjunctive (add-on) drug for lithium, in many people with bipolar disorder, especially if depression is a problem.
Hope that this is of some help. - Cam
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