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Side effects of Lamictal

Thu, 08/11/2005 - 20:15
I was wondering if anyone has heard of anyone on Lamictal getting Hypoglycemia or having the effects of Hypoglycemia?A couple of times since I been on this medication, I felt dizzy and was wondering if this is a side effect of the medication or if I did have low blood sugar cause of maybe too much medication. I had to start eating every two hours.I am on Lamictal, 250 mg, and Tegertol, 200 mg twice a day. I have to cut one pill in half. I been on this medication for about 3 months now, was on Dilantin with other meds. Erik

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RE: Side effects of Lamictal

Submitted by gonzo on Sun, 2005-07-24 - 21:19
Hi Erik, I've been on lamictal 200mg twice a day for about the last 18 mos. I'm with you. if I don't eat around the time I take meds- either before or after- I get tired, light headed, and get this uncontrolable urge to hit the floor, or the bed. I lie around about 15-20min during which I know what's going on around me, but I just can't respond. it's a lot like just before you fall asleep and you're in that odd twilight state. my neuro said to make sure to eat when dosing. sometimes I also get out of breath, and it feels like my heart is racing. sound familar? it's a good time to relieve the munchies. let me know if it works for you, OK? keep on smilin' -gonzo

RE: RE: Side effects of Lamictal

Submitted by EHammarstrom on Mon, 2005-07-25 - 08:35
Gonzo -I started to eat every two hours, I have to say, I do feel better.My wife has Diabeties, so she is te one that mentioned I should have a snack.

RE: RE: Side effects of Lamictal

Submitted by EHammarstrom on Mon, 2005-07-25 - 08:38
Gonzo -I started to eat every two hours, I have to say, I do feel better.My wife has Diabeties, so she is te one that mentioned I should have a snack. And I have to say it is working out fine.Erik

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