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Posted by stann on August 29, 2011, at 20:45:56
I started Lamictal three weeks ago for my GAD and was fine on 12.5 mg. I have been at 25mg for the last 11 days and I can barely think at times. I feel like my head is under pressure. It is almost impossible to do anything that requires me to think or concentrate. I feel angry and my OCD way of thinking is worse.Most of the side effects are cognitive. Years ago I was able to tolerate a high dose of this med but now like all the meds I have tried.I can not tolerate even the smallest doses anymore. I want to give Lamictal a chance but these feelings just keep getting worse.They are not easing with time. Does anyone have any feedback on this med. I think I am going to go back to 12.5 mg it helped in a very small way and perhaps the doc can add something to the Lamictal.
Thanks.
Posted by Christ_empowered on August 29, 2011, at 21:10:43
In reply to Lamictal, cannot tolerate., posted by stann on August 29, 2011, at 20:45:56
I'd just say the common sense thing--don't put yourself through Hell. If 12.5mgs helped in such a way that the side-effects and costs were outweighed by the benefits, then try 12.5.
Posted by Phillipa on August 29, 2011, at 22:22:43
In reply to Re: Lamictal, cannot tolerate., posted by Christ_empowered on August 29, 2011, at 21:10:43
I agree. Phillipa
Posted by morgan miller on August 30, 2011, at 19:39:56
In reply to Lamictal, cannot tolerate., posted by stann on August 29, 2011, at 20:45:56
Lamictal can be a very invasive drug. CE is right, go back down to 12.5 and stay there for a while. Or, try a the combination of a low dose of lithium(150 to 300 mg) , a low dose of depakote(500 mg)and a super low dose of Zoloft(12.5 mg) or Lexapro(2.5 mg).
Also, get on a primal diet where your body utilizes ketosis more for energy-eliminating grains, sugars, and heavy carb foods and including whole eggs, grass fed beef, nuts, veggies(kale, broccoli, and spinach), berries/fruit, wholemilk unsweeted cultured and minimally pasteurized dairy from grassfed cows, and coconut oil.
Morgan
Posted by stann on August 31, 2011, at 7:34:57
In reply to Re: Lamictal, cannot tolerate., posted by morgan miller on August 30, 2011, at 19:39:56
Thanks for the responses. I lowered the dose to 12.5 and my cognitive side effects seem to be easing, but I am sure I will need something else added to it because my GAD is powerful. Someone suggested that I add a very small dose clomipramine. Which might be a good idea because I cannot tolerate the newer types of medicine. Anyone have any experience with clomipramine?
Thanks.
Posted by floatingbridge on September 1, 2011, at 17:06:46
In reply to Re: Lamictal, cannot tolerate., posted by morgan miller on August 30, 2011, at 19:39:56
> Lamictal can be a very invasive drug. CE is right, go back down to 12.5 and stay there for a while. Or, try a the combination of a low dose of lithium(150 to 300 mg) , a low dose of depakote(500 mg)and a super low dose of Zoloft(12.5 mg) or Lexapro(2.5 mg).
Morgan, how is lamictal invasive? I'm starting and feel anxious.
>
> Also, get on a primal diet where your body utilizes ketosis more for energy-eliminating grains, sugars, and heavy carb foods and including whole eggs, grass fed beef, nuts, veggies(kale, broccoli, and spinach), berries/fruit, wholemilk unsweeted cultured and minimally pasteurized dairy from grassfed cows, and coconut oil.
>
> Morgan
Posted by floatingbridge on September 1, 2011, at 17:11:30
In reply to Re: Lamictal, cannot tolerate., posted by stann on August 31, 2011, at 7:34:57
Stann, are the benefits of 12.5 worth keeping it on board?
What benefits do you feel?
(sorry, I don't know the answers to your other question.)
Posted by Jeroen on September 2, 2011, at 4:26:43
In reply to Lamictal, cannot tolerate., posted by stann on August 29, 2011, at 20:45:56
be carefull that stuff caused tardive psychosis in me
to all my enemies, suck it
Posted by Phillipa on September 2, 2011, at 19:42:33
In reply to be carefull that stuff caused tardive psychosis in, posted by Jeroen on September 2, 2011, at 4:26:43
Jeroen no enemies here I'm your friend. Phillipa
Posted by Jeroen on September 2, 2011, at 20:45:26
In reply to Re: be carefull that stuff caused tardive psychosis in » Jeroen, posted by Phillipa on September 2, 2011, at 19:42:33
yes i know no enemies here, im talking about those in my childhood, some ugly ones there
Posted by stann on September 3, 2011, at 10:35:52
In reply to Re: Lamictal, cannot tolerate. » stann, posted by floatingbridge on September 1, 2011, at 17:11:30
floatingbridge, 12.5mg quiets my anxiety a little.Gives me a little better focus. I respond to very small doses of phyc meds. I am very senitive to them. Plus, I inject Testosterone twice a week and it enhances my Anxiety. The 12.5mg of Lamictal help keep the anxiety down a notch after injections.
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