Posted by delna on November 25, 2003, at 17:49:17
In reply to Lamictal dosage increase intervals, posted by lepus on November 24, 2003, at 19:47:55
Your pdoc may be incompetant and by all means find a new one. Especially since he gave you no warnings about the serious side effects.
I just wanted to add that my pdoc started me out so slowly too-just to see if i could tolerate the drug at all.
After around 50mg a day ,he accelerated the dose at a better rate. 25mg every 2-4 days- till I was on 200 daily. I really didnt believe the drug would help but by the time i reached full dosage I was really well.
As for side effects-I was throwing up after every dose increase - my pdoc had to give me anti-nausea pills. I was also anxious,agitated and tired. I felt so discouraged and cried daily, thinkng that I was a hopeless case. I must add that having had bipolar since I was a child, I have never been funtional before.
I held on and it paid off in the end. My pdoc just encouraged me so much to hang in there and give the drug a full try.
For me that really helped. It is so important to have a pdoc that is willing to be there for you
Lamictal really changed my life despite the initial problems. Today I am a new person.
As for the side effects, these went away in a few days as by body became more tolerant.
Now I dont have any side effects- no tiredness and infact increased concentration and no anxiety.
I so hope it helps you.
Lots of love and luck
D
sorry for babbling so much
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