Community Forum Archive
The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.
Lamictal
Sun, 02/11/2007 - 18:51Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Youth
my daughter is 4 she has had epilepsy for about 2 years last week she had a seizure it was only 2 1/2 min. but it was differnt than any others she normally goes stiff as a board eyes roll back in her head and she wets her pants this one her left harm drew inward and her eyes rolled back in her head but to the right and she vomited now they have her on 12 pills a day of lamictal 25mg does anyone think this is to much and what signs do i look for to see if she is going toxic she has tonic-clonic and simple partial seizures thank you and may God Blees all of you and your familys
Comments
Re: Re: Re: Lamictal
Submitted by rootbeergirl16 on Mon, 2007-02-12 - 12:22
Here are two websites for you to look at www.lamictal.com this one has the manufactuors phone number and dosing info and whatmed.com this one has a dosing calculator that you can access the info you put in is specific so you can get a good idea of where your daughter might be also it has a pretty good list of the different side effects from lamictal hope this helps
Pam
Re: Lamictal
Submitted by momwithfaith on Mon, 2007-02-12 - 14:37
Everybody has a different situation, but hopefully your doctor told you what kind of side effects to keep an eye open for - like a serious rash if too much is taken too fast. I would express my concern to the doctor and any extra questions for the pharmasist too. My daughter is 11 / 88lbs she's on week 5 for absence seizures (petite mal seizures). She blanks out frequently, but so far nothing real scary has occured. She started out taking 1/2 of a 25mg tab in the AM & PM; now she's taking a whole 25mg AM & PM. I remember reading about lamictal - some side effects are dizziness, drowsiness, nausea and rash. It is important to tell your doctor if she's taking any other meds - over the counter and perscription. My prayers go out to you and your family. May God give you grace to handle this season of life.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Lamictal
Submitted by LisaandKaty on Tue, 2007-02-27 - 17:30
WOW now Im really concerned Katy weighs 38 pounds and takes 137mg in the morning and 150 at night but even on that dose she still has seizures do you think I should see about a differnt medication I dont know much about Lamictal she she had her levels done they was 15.3 is this high to you I know the last time she had her levels done it was 12.5 but they still raised her meds. What should I do THANK YOPU and GOD BLESS YOU and YOUR LITTEL ONE