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Posted by Janelle on March 30, 2002, at 23:37:55
I have been on EffexorXR 150 mg, Klonopin 1mg and Zyprexa 2.5 mg and a couple of weeks ago my pdoc added in Lamictal. I started titrating up very slowly (which is a MUST with Lamictal) but as the days wore on I grew more and more anxious, to the point where I thought I'd explode, the thoughts were racing, my head was swimming, I wanted to jump out of my skin, do anything to shut my mind off. I'm sensitive to meds (apparently!) but I'm wondering does it sound possible that such a relatively *low* dose of Lamictal could crank up the anxiety so high, or could it have been in combo with the EffexorXR?
Posted by JohnX2 on March 30, 2002, at 23:58:49
In reply to Can only *25* mg of Lamictal cause severe anxiety?, posted by Janelle on March 30, 2002, at 23:37:55
I don't think 25 mg of Lamictal itself would. But the medicine combo might.I don't know. Effexor wasn't my AD. It made me agitated. (But it is a good anti-depressant).
The Depakote should help calm the seas substantially. A Neurontin add-on may help you out too. Just a few thoughts.
John
> I have been on EffexorXR 150 mg, Klonopin 1mg and Zyprexa 2.5 mg and a couple of weeks ago my pdoc added in Lamictal. I started titrating up very slowly (which is a MUST with Lamictal) but as the days wore on I grew more and more anxious, to the point where I thought I'd explode, the thoughts were racing, my head was swimming, I wanted to jump out of my skin, do anything to shut my mind off. I'm sensitive to meds (apparently!) but I'm wondering does it sound possible that such a relatively *low* dose of Lamictal could crank up the anxiety so high, or could it have been in combo with the EffexorXR?
Posted by Morgana on March 31, 2002, at 22:16:35
In reply to Re: Can only *25* mg of Lamictal cause severe anxiety? » Janelle, posted by JohnX2 on March 30, 2002, at 23:58:49
Essentially I have had no noticable side effects from Lamictal. It has been a wonder drug for me. I am a rapid (ultra) cycler and Lamictal is supposed to be good for rapid cycling. I've been stable, with very little cycling, for a about a year now.
Morgana, BPII - Nardil and Lamictal
Posted by Emme on April 1, 2002, at 2:14:20
In reply to Can only *25* mg of Lamictal cause severe anxiety?, posted by Janelle on March 30, 2002, at 23:37:55
Yes it can. I find Lamictal to be activating even at lower doses. My doctor mentioned that it has been *occasionally* known to cause hypomania. Don't be scared off yet, though. It definitely made me feel more anxious at first, but I've been able to counteract it with klonopin and neurontin. And I didn't seem to get much more stimulated as I titrated up. If anything it eased up some. I think my body gradually adjusted - you might too. I can't knowledgably comment on the Effexor combo, but I could imagine that the Effexor might be contributing to your problem. I found Effexor too stimulating.
Emme> I have been on EffexorXR 150 mg, Klonopin 1mg and Zyprexa 2.5 mg and a couple of weeks ago my pdoc added in Lamictal. I started titrating up very slowly (which is a MUST with Lamictal) but as the days wore on I grew more and more anxious, to the point where I thought I'd explode, the thoughts were racing, my head was swimming, I wanted to jump out of my skin, do anything to shut my mind off. I'm sensitive to meds (apparently!) but I'm wondering does it sound possible that such a relatively *low* dose of Lamictal could crank up the anxiety so high, or could it have been in combo with the EffexorXR?
Posted by Cindylou on April 8, 2002, at 20:27:03
In reply to Can only *25* mg of Lamictal cause severe anxiety?, posted by Janelle on March 30, 2002, at 23:37:55
Hi Janelle,
I just got to this thread -- and YES! I experienced agitation at 25 mg. Lamcital.
> I have been on EffexorXR 150 mg, Klonopin 1mg and Zyprexa 2.5 mg and a couple of weeks ago my pdoc added in Lamictal. I started titrating up very slowly (which is a MUST with Lamictal) but as the days wore on I grew more and more anxious, to the point where I thought I'd explode, the thoughts were racing, my head was swimming, I wanted to jump out of my skin, do anything to shut my mind off. I'm sensitive to meds (apparently!) but I'm wondering does it sound possible that such a relatively *low* dose of Lamictal could crank up the anxiety so high, or could it have been in combo with the EffexorXR?
Posted by Janelle on April 13, 2002, at 1:36:17
In reply to Re: Can only *25* mg of Lamictal cause severe anxiety? » Janelle, posted by Cindylou on April 8, 2002, at 20:27:03
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