[crackednfragile]

I'm on 400 mgs. of Lamictal and it bombs me. I walking around like a living zombie and finally have to hit the sack. Not fun but I don't have many options since I get manic on AD's.

[darkeyes]

It never has made me tired, but I'm on 200mgs per day so maybe that is reason for it. It's really a good med.,maybe it is just a time of adjustment or a need in dosage change?
If you haven't yet spoke to the prescribing physician,maybe you can give him or her a call, about this.
Lots of luck,
DE

[crackednfragile]

I was okay on 300 mgs. but I was having some difficulties with more anxiety/depression. She raised it because she didn't have any other options. I will keep trying it and have to see.....

[darkeyes]

Interesting you mention anxiety, when my doc and I tried going up just 25mg more, I developed anxiety and slight edginess. I guess 200mgs for me is my target therapeutic dosage. I have been given Ativan, "when needed" and/or Klonopin, "when needed". Fortunately I haven't had to use those for awhile.
I truly wish you luck with this. Another thing I like about the Lamictal vs Depakote, it doesn't cause weight gain.
Take care,
DE

[crackednfragile]

Thank you. No weight gain for me either. I am also on Clonazipam, as needed. I don't take it very ofter because that also bombs me out.

[sniffles]

I'd personally be careful taking this drug. It wiped me out as well and it gave me The Rash. It was awful. Though it is a good drug for some, it wasn't for me. Just be cautious hun.
Sniffles

[Azalysa]

sniffles, did you have the actual life-threatening rash or "a rash?" I'm on 100 mg Lamictal and always keeping watch. (Which freaked me recently when I began breaking out badly...but it turned out to be shingles.)

EDIT: sniffles, I saw your other post which answered my question. So sorry you went through that!