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A member asked:

I started taking lamictal again yesterday and i think i took to much. 25 mg last, 25 mg, this morning and then 25 mg tonight. worried about side effects?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not to worry: This mistake may make you sleepy but the RANGE of dosage for this medication is rather large! Go back to the original plan! Good Luck! Feel better! Dr Z

Answered 8/15/2015

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