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Posted by qbsbrown on November 20, 2006, at 12:01:18
It seems half go all at once, and others split. Seeing as it causes me horrific insomnia (and headaches), im assuming that all in morning would be best.
Regards,
Brian
Posted by Phillipa on November 20, 2006, at 12:28:30
In reply to Lamictal: Find any benefits from splitting dose???, posted by qbsbrown on November 20, 2006, at 12:01:18
I didn't get the ha but wouldn't the levels be the same whether you split it or not? Love Phillipa
Posted by qbsbrown on November 20, 2006, at 13:13:19
In reply to Re: Lamictal: Find any benefits from splitting dose??? » qbsbrown, posted by Phillipa on November 20, 2006, at 12:28:30
yeah, the levels would be the same, but could help ease or spread out the SEs
Posted by Quintal on November 20, 2006, at 14:27:57
In reply to Re: Lamictal: Find any benefits from splitting dose???, posted by qbsbrown on November 20, 2006, at 13:13:19
I had insomnia problems with Lamictal after quitting benzos and was taking it twice daily. Reducing it to a single dose in the morning helped a bit but I was still much too agitated to sleep properly and had to quit it. Is it possible for you to try a sleep aid at night as well as moving to a single morning dose?
Posted by Phillipa on November 20, 2006, at 19:32:24
In reply to Re: Lamictal: Find any benefits from splitting dose??? » qbsbrown, posted by Quintal on November 20, 2006, at 14:27:57
My body is so wierd. I took or got to 50mg of lamictal took it at bedtime no trouble sleeping. I do take 20mg valium and 25mg of luvox then too. But I stopped lamictal due to excess salivation an uncommon side effect. I really didn't want to stop it. Love Phillipa
Posted by Quintal on November 20, 2006, at 20:37:29
In reply to Re: Lamictal: Find any benefits from splitting dose???, posted by Phillipa on November 20, 2006, at 19:32:24
I wonder if it has something to do with the benzos Phillipa? The Lamictal seemed to augment the effect of the benzos while I was taking them, but it had a different character when I took it as a monotherapy.
Q
Posted by Phillipa on November 20, 2006, at 21:13:19
In reply to Re: Lamictal: Find any benefits from splitting dose??? » Phillipa, posted by Quintal on November 20, 2006, at 20:37:29
I imagine you are right as the benzos would keep insomnia away or at least help. I wonder if there is any info on that? Love Phillipa
Posted by clint878 on November 21, 2006, at 21:57:17
In reply to Lamictal: Find any benefits from splitting dose???, posted by qbsbrown on November 20, 2006, at 12:01:18
Try taking Remeron with it. Just 7.5mg Remeron per day solves the insomnia problem for me. Other drugs, such as Trazodone or Lunesta, were ineffective.
Posted by Ladrhiana on November 29, 2006, at 23:09:57
In reply to Re: Lamictal: Find any benefits from splitting dos, posted by clint878 on November 21, 2006, at 21:57:17
i take 300 mg lamictal daily, and at times i take temazapam for sleep difficulties. i haven't noticed any exageration of my insomnia, but for me insomnia was a problem from puberty.
i also take ativan as needed for anxiety attacks. but i do make a concerted effort not to take the narcotic drugs unless i am in dire need.
as sometimes, the lamictal doesn't curb the symptoms the doctor wants it to treat and when i feel an outburst coming or the rage irrationaly building, i will take an ativan to take the edge off my attitude and give my brain a break....
i'm diagnosed as psychotic with tendencies toward rage. is anybody else taking lamictal for this?
if so, is it working for you?
Posted by Quintal on November 30, 2006, at 5:20:23
In reply to Re: Lamictal: Find any benefits from splitting dos, posted by Ladrhiana on November 29, 2006, at 23:09:57
I have some borderline traits and Lamictal was wonderful for this when combined with benzos. Taken alone it actually *made* me angry and irritable all the time.
Q
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