Posted by floatingbridge on August 25, 2011, at 0:44:00
In reply to Re: Lamictal dosage, posted by Solstice on August 24, 2011, at 23:22:37
>A young person that I care very much about takes Lamictal. It's a long, gradual process of finding that 'sweet spot' because of the 'rash.' My understanding is that people are less likely to develop it if dosage is increased in very small increments. The young adult I'm speaking of takes 800mg a day, and that is the sweet spot for him. It sounds high, I know, but blood levels are taken periodically and for some reason his metabolism is such that it takes 800mg to have what's considered a therapeutic dose. It has been very, very stabilizing for his mood. Has practically eliminated over-
emotionality. It enables him to feel more satisfied with life
, or something. On this dose, he's no longer anguished and in emotional pain... he's happy most of the time. Interestingly, he used to be on Abilify too. As the Lamictal went up, the Abilify was taken down, and now he's off Abilify altogether, and has never been in better shape. Has lost a decent amount of weight too.>Solstice
Solstice, may I ask you (and anyone on this thread) a few questions regarding lamictal? (Excuse me, CE, please.)
I have not read anything negative about lamictal except that
for some at higher doses get some memory or cognition problems (that remit upon discontinuance.)Are there any major downs? Negative changes in brain
matter? Diabetes? Besides the SJS rash. Wicked withdrawals? It seems begign.The young man you describe, at least what you disclosed fits my affective instability and emotional intensity.
I have read that lamictal posesses analgesic qualities as well.
I would love to remove the risperdone long term if lamictal works as well as it seems to.
Can it be combined with a tricyclic?
Thanks,
Nice to see your posts on the meds board.
I dig a pony.
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