Posted by Christiana on December 10, 2003, at 13:52:35
In reply to Re: Starting Lamictal Soon Thanks to this Thread, posted by Peter S. on May 29, 2002, at 20:13:16
> Hi,
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> Just to add my 2c: I've also had good experience with LAM- but I crashed and burned last weekend and have increased the dose up to 350mg. Anyone else reached this high of a dose? Anyone tried augmentation strategies like Neurontin?
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> Thanks!
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> > Thanks for the update, Cece. What is your dx again and other meds you're taking? - Barbara
> >
> > > Hi-
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> > > I haven't followed this whole thread so may be repeating, but just wanted to put in one thing about my experience.
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> > > I take 300mg/Lamictal a day. It has helped me a lot and I consider it a permanent med for me.
> > >
> > > I am very med sensitive so built up to the 300 much much slower than many people do- increases of only 12.5mg/every1-2 weeks. It took a long time to get to 300, but actually I began to feel some good effects pretty early. When I tried to go faster I would get flushed, anxious, and feel 'fluish'.
> > >
> > > Just my experience, but don't dismiss this useful med if you feel too many side effects- just drop down and go slow.
> > >
> > > Cece
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Hi Cece. This is my first visit here (or anywhere). I am glad to have found this site. I take Lamictal for a seizure disorder after having a bad time, cognitive and motor, on Dilantin. Lamictal has been great, side-effect free until I increased from 300mg to 400mg because of another seizure. After an adjustment period, I feel good, except for my APPETITE has gone bonkers. After reading your stories, I wonder if something else is triggering the eating. Thanks to all of you for being there and sharing
poster:Christiana
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