Posted by Emily Elizabeth on April 6, 2005, at 23:29:02 [reposted on April 8, 2005, at 0:34:44 | original URL]
In reply to running out of lamictal--how to taper off?, posted by smokeymadison on April 6, 2005, at 13:58:23
You can taper right away. I did it in 4 days (from 200.) I didn't really get too many side effects, maybe a headache. HOWEVER, if you want to keep taking it, you should try everything you can NOT to stop. You will have to do the same taper up process, even if you only miss 2-3 days. Call your pdoc and explain the situation. Maybe you can get samples. You don't want to have to do that gradual taper up again though.
Best,
EE> I am going to run out of lamictal here in a couple of days. I am currently on 100 mg and need to know how to taper off. what are withdrawal effects for this med? would it be all right to take 50 for a few days and then 25 for a few days or should i take 50 every other day for a week and then 25 for a few days and then every other day for a few days?
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> the med really did help me and i want to go back on it as soon as i can afford it or when i find a program to help me afford it. would i have to titrate the same way i did when i first went on it? that took forever.
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> SM
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