Posted by CMariaB on September 29, 2007, at 15:43:33
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL withdrawal - seizure?, posted by k10 on May 1, 2007, at 10:43:01
I just wanted to add a few things. I am not sure it's a good idea to make any drug changes without consulting your neuro/md. I am certain that unless advised by you DR you should not quit Lamictol cold turkey. When I went on the med, I started at 25 mg twice daily for 2 weeks and then added 25 mg more for the next 2 weeks, and then again and again until I hit my max dosage. It took about 3 months until I got to my prescribed level. I would think you should take the same steps in trying to get off Lamictol. I also know how I feel if I have missed a dose or 2.....nervous, easily agitated, shakes, loss of memeory etc. I would think "weening" would help to lessen these effects.
As far as Tegretol.....HATED it! My memory suffered terribly and I was always feeling down. Switched to the Lamictol and it has worked well.
(ps. I use the drugs to control seizures)
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