Lamictal Xr 100Mg Tablet Health Feed

You need not have to change the medication, if you are better. For anxiety, you can increase dose of medication. What is the Dose of lamotrigine, fluoxetine?

In case of epilepsy since you are on meds for 3 years, if the seizures are completely controlled and eeg is normal, a trial of gradual taper of medicines can be given. But always taper medicines after consulting your neurologist. And there is always a chance of recurrence so that risk has to be borne in mind.

Lamotrigine is not a primary antidepressant, but a weak mood stabiliser. So if the symptoms are still present consult any psychiatrist in person or online and get a primary antidepressant. All the best.

Dear lybrate-user,
please visit your doctor often and discuss the changes you need to make. Both lamotrigine and fludac will be increased according to the assessment on that visit. In bipolar disorder. The mood changes from low to normal and high. At times, even mixed phase will be there. Accordingly the fludac will be increased or stopped, an anti-psychotic may be added for short term. Lamotrigine will be continuous for all phases of mood.

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intrusive thoughts and depression is an outcome of something that you experienced or witnessed in your life. While medications help, it is good to meet a psychotherapist who will work with your emotions attached to the symptoms and help you recover for good.

Dear lybrate-user,
It is nice of you for fighting against depression since 20 years. Doctors are also researching for newer and newer medicines and treatments.
It is good that you are finding lamictal useful. Routinely upto 200 mg is prescribed. At times, it may be taken upto 400 mg also. Talk to your doctor and find out.
Discuss with your doctor on add ons. Many of them are available like SamE, 5HT, thyroxine, etc.
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Please recheck serum lithium level. If she is having lamotrigine induced switch it will take at least 8 to 12 weeks to come back to normal. The other medicine given along will help in controlling the symptoms with proper dosses. Patience is required in such cases,

Dear Djeapriya,
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong disorder. Your daughter needs to be on lithium and/or lamotrigine for a long time. Right now, she is in a manic phase. You have experienced it before. Definitely with serum lithium 0.8 mE/l, it will be mild. By your earlier experience, you must be knowing how long it takes for her to come to normal mood. This episode also will take the same number of days. With quetiapine 300 mg it will be milder also. Please remember that lamotrigine 200 mg/day...more

Both are used for preventing convulsions but are not same. Normally people on epileptic drugs visit neuro-physician repeatedly who decides any change required.

Suicidal tendency is a serious sign of depression and in your own interest, you have to consult a psychiatrist .if you feel depressed, it's best to do something about it — depression doesn't just go away on its own. In addition to getting help from a doctor or therapist, here are 5 things you can do to feel better. And if these are not useful you need antidepressants 1.Exercise. Take a 15- to 30-minute brisk walk every day — or dance, jog, or bike if you prefer. People who are depressed may not ...more