Question 1

i have super bad adhd and bipolar anxiety depression insomnia......haven't had my meds in a long time bc of insurance i'm supposed to be taking vyvanse, wellbutrin, lamictal, xanax, and trazadon...i need it back i can't live like this what do i do?

Accepted Answer

: Establish with a primary care doc in the area and have your records transferred to the new doc. That will give the the best chance to have your conditions properly addressed.

Question 2

what is lamictal?

Accepted Answer

Anticonvulsant: Lamictal (lamotrigine) is a sodium channel blocker acting on the central nervous system. This reduces transmission of electrical discharges in the brain to reduce seizure propagation. This drug also is a mood stabilizer useful in bipolar disorder.

Question 3

what is lamictal used for?

Accepted Answer

Seizure: Lamictal(lomotrogine ) is mainly used to treat seizura disorder but like many of the other anticonvulsants it is used for the treatment of bipolar disorders, neuropathy and trigeminal neuralgia.

Question 4

best time of day to take lamictal?

Accepted Answer

Lamictal: That is based on your doctor's recommendation. I use the once a day dosing as one every day with dinner, &amp; the twice daily as one with breakfast &amp; one with dinner.

Question 5

is there an alternative to lamictal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lamictal is primarily an anti-epileptic drug which is also utilized in psychiatry.  Numerous other drugs exist within this class, and if you are taking the drug and it seems ineffective or adverse events are present, your doctor could easiiy change to another medication.

Question 6

what is lamictal typically used for?

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Lamictal: It is an Anti-convulsant medication used for Epilepsy &amp; Mood disorders.

Question 7

please describe the medication: lamictal?

Accepted Answer

Lamotrigine: Valuable medication to treat epilepsy, especially complex partial seizures, and first choice for epileptologists.  Has few side effects, but has risk of early rash which could be life-threatening (stevens-johnson synd).  Has proven of some value in psychiatry (bipolar, etc).  Often used adjunctively, but can be mono-therapy.

Question 8

which is a similar alternative to lamictal?

Accepted Answer

Discuss w your: Psychiatrist. Mood stabilizers include: lithium, valproate (valproic acid), Lamotrigine (lamitcal),  Carbamazepine (tegretol) ; off label meds such as topiramate (topamax), Gabapentin  (neurontin) ; Oxcarbazepine (trileptal).

Question 9

how long does lamictal usually take to kick in?

Accepted Answer

Weeks: Depending on whether the medication is taken for mood disorders or neurologic/seizure disorders, the onset can take weeks.  It's best to talk to your neurologist or mental health provider for specifics in your circumstance.

Question 10

how quickly can you feel the effects of lamictal?

Accepted Answer

Within a few weeks: Usually Lamictal is started at a low dose and titrated up slowly over 4-5 weeks. Side effects can occur within days, whereas benefits may take a few weeks.

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I have super bad adhd and bipolar anxiety depression insomnia......haven't had my meds in a long time bc of insurance i'm supposed to be taking vyvanse, wellbutrin, lamictal, xanax, and trazadon...i need it back i can't live like this what do i do?

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