Question 1

i took two lamictal today, but i was only suppose to take one (25mg a piece) is this going to be ok ?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: This will have no untoward effects.  Just go back on your usual schedule and do not worry about the one extra pill.

Question 2

i take one in the morning and one in the evening and this morning i accidentally took two lamictal. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Family practice: You should be fine. Check with your dr to see what you should do.

Question 3

can take lamictal 100 mg one dose daily instead of 2 divided doses? seizures completely controlled. this dosing schedule better for  night shift job.

Accepted Answer

Lamictal: If you are controlled with once a day dosage it should be alright.

Question 4

lithium, welbutrin, or lamictal: headache, facial numbness and one side tingling? i have these if i don't take them as soon as i wake up.

Accepted Answer

MEDS: INTERESTING COMBINATION. PRETTY CLEAR SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT. TIME TO DISCUSS THIS (AND OTHER THINGS YOU'VE AVOIDED DISCUSSING) WITH THE DOCTOR WHO PRESCRIBED THESE. 
SOUNDS LIKE ANXIETY IS PLAYING A PART AND THE DOCTOR IS ENTITLED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WHAT HE'S TREATING.

Question 5

hyper/unfocused on lamictal. 2 mds say not bipolar, this one says yes. what if someone takes these meds and isn't bipolar? don't want to switch mds.

Accepted Answer

Tell your Doc: At the end of the day your Doc relies on you to report side effects/effectiveness of meds. If you don't feel right on a medication you tell him/her and they should respond and try something different. You are a consumer and your Doc should be listening. If any of your Docs are not listening then I say maybe you should consider a switch.

Question 6

levaquin= anaphylaxis  for me lamictal= mild steven johnsons syndrome that took one montb to fully recover. i have migraines , is topamax ok to take?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say: You seem to be prone to severe allergic reactions to medications.

People who have had a severe skin reaction with an antiepileptic drug (Lamictal) were shown to have a higher risk of a skin problems with other antiepileptic drugs (Topamax).

You need to determine if the risk is worth the potential benefit of this drug

Here is a link to the article 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17502552

Question 7

i am withdrawing slowly off lamictal. withdrew 12 mg from 300 mg a day. i now have insomnia. i started taking 3 mg melatonin plus vitamin b six 10 mg(in one bottle) before bed but it gives me headaches groggy next day. what else can i take for this?

Accepted Answer

: Without a full history, including why you were taking the lamicatal and for how long, as well as other meds and medical conditions, there is not way to provide reasonable treatment suggestions. Talk to your Dr who is monitoring the slow withdrawal for Lamictal. Since they know your complete history, they can recommend appropriate treatment suggestions.

Question 8

how long does it take the side effects of lamictal to kick in?

Accepted Answer

Varies among people: Side effects from a medication can be rapid (as in an allergic reaction with hives), can occur after a few days, come after chronic use, or even occur after a medication is stopped. It depends on the individual, his other medicines, his other illnesses, how lucky or unlucky he is, etc...

Question 9

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 10

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.

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I took two lamictal today, but i was only suppose to take one (25mg a piece) is this going to be ok ?

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I take one in the morning and one in the evening and this morning i accidentally took two lamictal. what do i do?

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Can take lamictal 100 mg one dose daily instead of 2 divided doses? seizures completely controlled. this dosing schedule better for night shift job.

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Lithium, welbutrin, or lamictal: headache, facial numbness and one side tingling? i have these if i don't take them as soon as i wake up.

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Hyper/unfocused on lamictal. 2 mds say not bipolar, this one says yes. what if someone takes these meds and isn't bipolar? don't want to switch mds.

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Levaquin= anaphylaxis for me lamictal= mild steven johnsons syndrome that took one montb to fully recover. i have migraines , is topamax ok to take?

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I am withdrawing slowly off lamictal. withdrew 12 mg from 300 mg a day. i now have insomnia. i started taking 3 mg melatonin plus vitamin b six 10 mg(in one bottle) before bed but it gives me headaches groggy next day. what else can i take for this?

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