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A member asked:

My dr doubled my lamictal dose to 200mg. i now am very lethargic and have no energy. could the med change be the cause?

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Lamictal: Yes, it is possible the increment on the medication could make you feel that way. Check with your physician to make sure there are no other possibilities.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2016

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I take 100 mg Lamictal in the morning, and 100 mg Lamictal at night. I however forgot I had taken 100 mg in the evening and accidentally took a dubbel dose. 200 mg in the evening insted of 100 mg. So total 300 mg. Any reason for concern?

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