anyone on lamictal for mood swings?

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Stéphanie

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is anyone out there taking Lamictal for acute mood swings? that is what my doctor has put me on and i thought it was working pretty good at first but now its not really doing the trick anymore. Is there a way that i have just become immune to it?? I cant concentrate when im trying to study (im in night school) such as when im reading and tryin to take tests. any advice. I also take klonpins 3 times a day also
 
I take Lamictal for mood stabilization, 150mg. You might not necessarily be immune to it, but simply need the dosage adjusted; which is very common. As for your concentration issues with school, talk to your doctor about it. It may be a side effect from the klonopin, or an entirely separate issue.
 
I take 200 mg twice a day. I was diagnosed in Jan 2008 with possible bipolar, buy my dr changed the diagnosis to borderline personality disorder malor depressive disorder with panic attacks, GAD, agoraphobia with social phobia and PTSD. I have asked my dr to take me off this rx, but he thinks this medication is still helping, but I dunno. I took myself off the med for about 2 weeks, and I experienced serious withdrawl symptoms and my depression and anxiety got even worse. Maybe you need an increase in dosage, your body may have learned to tolerate it.
I am on a cocktail of rx. Lamictal 400mg, Paxil CR 75mg, Zoloft 100mg, Seroquel 200mg, Flexeril 10mg, Phenegran 20mg, and Diazepam 5mg 3x a day.
I would check with your dr about your options. Just hang in there, it takes time to find the right treatment. It has taken me almost 2 years, and my dr and I work closely to monitor side affects and effectiveness. I hope all works out for you. PS I have heard Abilify works wonders for bipolar patients.
 
Change your medications.

I take a combination of Tegretol and and Gabapentin for mood swings and they work amazing.

However, what works for one person may not work for another person.

I went through 3 medications before my doc put me on those.

The Gabapentin is being used off label as a booster for the Tegretol.
 
I take lamictal 100mg 2x a day and it works wonders for me. I can really tell if I miss it. You may need a dosage adjustment.
 
I take lamictal 100mg 2x a day and it works wonders for me. I can really tell if I miss it. You may need a dosage adjustment.
 
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