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Can lamictal start causing tiredness after six months of use?
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Lamictal sedation: Yes it can! Lamotrigine is anticonvulsant work by attenuation of glutamate excitatory neurotransmission. It acts in part of the brain that causes activating effects including anxiety and antidepressant actions. Which inhibits na(+) channel activity that in turn reduces glutamate release. Sedation is sign of the need for dosage reduction. Sedation should not be confused with cognitive impairment.
Answered 4/7/2018
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Lamictal sedation: Not likely unless dose changed or other medical conditions arose. Explore with your doctor.
Answered 5/2/2015
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