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scared of lamotrigine
Thu, 05/25/2017 - 10:00Topic: Medication Issues
Hi am new to this site. Am due to start on Lamotrigine 25mg titration to 100mg. Feel somewhat 'at sea' as given hardly any info by professionals, all info I know is off excellent sites like this. I just feel I need to be monitored closely when starting this drug as have depression (quite severe at times) and am chaotic (so can easily miss a dose).
I am lucky as only have (so far, 'touch wood') atypical absence ('frozen'/conscious)-frequently and 'floppy' type occasionally.
Basically can anyone tell me if a dose is missed does that mean I could have an even worse seizure/s and does the drug make one lose clarity? SAm just worried I am going to have more problems than it solves, although have a limited quality of life at present which is quite frustrating. Thank you.
After living with epilepsy
Submitted by lesleynora_58c17090a57fd on Wed, 2017-07-05 - 16:11
After living with epilepsy for nearly 20 years, I know that everyone's body responds to medications in very different ways. This being said, I've had a relatively positive experience with Lamictal. I was put on Lamictal about 7 years ago after a decade of misery on Depakote. I have been seizure free on 200 mg (complex partial seizures). I do have some difficulties with my short term memory, but I have had relatively few other side effects. A slow increase should give you a good idea of how to proceed. My best advice is to find a doctor you trust. S/he will be your best ally.