HI!

I have been on Lamictal for approx. 1 1/2 years.

My dose has been 200mg at bedtime and 100 mg in the morning.
My pdoc wants me to increase my Lamictal to 200mg twice a day.

I have tried this increase repeatedly over the past year. When I raise it the extra 100 mg, I feel very tired and , often, quite dizzy or off-balance.

The trouble is: Pdoc does not believe that Lamictal makes anyone sleepy and/or dizzy. I beg to differ. I know there are people who have these types of side-effects.

I have simply told her that I have had these side-effects repeatedly, with each of several trials to increase my med. In order to keep her happy, I am trying to increase it just 50 mg in the morning, instead of 100mg.

Do you feel tired and/or dizzy, light headed when taking higher doses of Lamictal?

Thanks for your input!!!