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paulca

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increase in lamictal Posted: 04-29-08 19:33pm


i went from 25 mg twice a day to now 100mg twice a day just started two days ago I feel tired and have like a memory loss did not know how to turn on the tv and just not myself is this normal with the increase dose

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Posted: 04-29-08 20:23pm


I have heard that side effect with some people. Honestly, 100 mg is a really low dose so I am surprised it is making you feel tired. Perhaps it's too much for you?? If you are so tired that it could interfere with your driving then I would definitely tell your doctor. What time do you take it? Perhaps if you switch it around and take it a few hours before bedtime, that would help. I wouldn't, of course, do anything without talking to your doctor.

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Posted: 04-29-08 21:03pm


I was prescribed lamictal as well. My doctor told me to take 25mg for a week, increase to 50 mg a week, 75 mg a week, and then to 100 mg. (maximum dosage -I was told). After the increase to 50 mg, I was so weak and could not function. My doctor told me to decrease the dosage gradually, and discontinued the medication. Did a psychaitrist put you on this - it is a really strong medication from what I understand?

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