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If 50 mg of lamictal is stopped cold turkey after 5 years could you possibly get residual headaches still a few months later?

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Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Too long for wd: No, after a few months, you should not have withdrawal effects. Even if you used the medicine for 5 years. There may be another cause of your headaches.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/3/2016

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A member asked:

If 50 mg of lamictal is stopped cold turkey after 5 years could you possibly get residual headaches still a few months later?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Dr Altman agreed

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