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Posted by sac on April 14, 2004, at 9:11:15
I have recently increased my Lamictal from 150mgs. to 200 mgs and am experiencing agitation, hostility, and irritability. It's almost been a week since that increase. Does anyone know if and when this will pass?? I feel terrible right now and wonder if I will begin to feel better soon, that's what the Pdoc says to give it time. I am taking Serax to try to lessen the agitation but that is not doing much either. Any suggestions???
Posted by jaby on April 14, 2004, at 9:51:21
In reply to Lamictal increase and agitation, irritability!!!, posted by sac on April 14, 2004, at 9:11:15
I would say it's a nasty version of hypomania. The same thing happens to me. I just feeel physically uncomfortable for the most part ( a lot of tension). Mine usually gets better within a day or two. It may take longer depending on the % increase you are making. I have found that a gradual increase helps quite a bit.
Posted by lauram on April 14, 2004, at 15:37:19
In reply to Re: Lamictal increase and agitation, irritability!!!, posted by jaby on April 14, 2004, at 9:51:21
I agree. My Pdoc increased my Lamictal by 25mg every other week. I am at 200mg and will be working up to 300mg. Each time I increased the dose by 25mg I would experience some anxiety and agitation. After a few days this would go away. I would make sure you are increasing the dose slowly.
Posted by sac on April 14, 2004, at 21:34:49
In reply to Re: Lamictal increase and agitation, irritability!!!, posted by lauram on April 14, 2004, at 15:37:19
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