I began Lamictalthis week. I've tried other medications in the past but was never sucessfull. Anyone have anything to share on thier expierence with this medication?
I thought it was the best drug. I was on Depakote for almost 4 years, I had side effects of weight gain, add to the fact excess valproic acid, that caused prepyloric ulcer whiich is similar to heartburn. Took care of that, and then decided it's time to switch to Lamictal. My doctor tried to make a careful switch, the ideal dosage is 200mg with max. to 400 mg. I had 100 mg I believe for close to 9 months with no other drug, and I felt very good, lost weight - what I didn't realize was I got set myself into a major manic episode with severe life event, and now after recovery back to three times on Depakote. So, I guess I was on a very low dose Lamictal which caused me the issue or it was just coincidental stress(very high). So, I would advise you to have frequent visits scheduled for follow up to check your wellness, and you'll be fine.
I thought it was the best drug. I was on Depakote for almost 4 years, I had side effects of weight gain, add to the fact excess valproic acid, that caused prepyloric ulcer whiich is similar to heartburn. Took care of that, and then decided it's time to switch to Lamictal. My doctor tried to make a careful switch, the ideal dosage is 200mg with max. to 400 mg. I had 100 mg I believe for close to 9 months with no other drug, and I felt very good, lost weight - what I didn't realize was I got set myself into a major manic episode with severe life event, and now after recovery back to three times on Depakote. So, I guess I was on a very low dose Lamictal which caused me the issue or it was just coincidental stress(very high). So, I would advise you to have frequent visits scheduled for follow up to check your wellness, and you'll be fine.