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I can't sleep on Lamotrogine
Sun, 05/22/2016 - 02:46Topic: Medication Issues
Hellooooo everyone
My target is to be on 100mg of Lamotrogine 50mg day and night.The night dose isn't working for me,i'm getting Terrible insomnia. This is from just 25mg at 7pm.I don't know if it settles? However tiredness is a big trigger for me,so catch 22 anyway. It's driving me crazy.I don't think I can do it at night.
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I'm currently on 200mg
Submitted by byronfab on Fri, 2016-06-24 - 01:40
I'm currently on 200mg lamotrigine 10am and 250mg night 10pm. If you can't sleep normally, like myself, I recommend Trazodone. Mild, safe, and doesn't interact with seizure meds. I've discussed with my doctor before.
Please give the medications
Submitted by just_joe on Sun, 2016-05-22 - 14:20
Please give the medications a chance to get the therapeutic levels built up in your system Amy Jo did give you some ideas to look at. Another would be trying the XR Lamotrogine since taking it once a day in the mornings might be another answer.