Lamictal not working reddit It's frustrating and seems very slow going Lamotrigine did not work in acute mania; it did not work in acute bipolar depression; and it did not work in rapid cycling. Broad claims are made, personal experience is cited as the basis for their approval I would Hi , first i tried lamictal and did not work (200mg and 400mg) at least alone. I’m so excited to be taking this while pregnant and so glad it works. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. It's worked really well but I've I’m taking 400mg everyday it doesn’t work anymore. Be patient. I’ve tried lots of drugs for insomnia but Jon really work. I take lamictal 100mg and going to be going to 150 next week. Seems to be a much subtler effect than antidepressants. Hair loss, cognitive decline, eye sight decline, stomach issues, memory loss, and so on. AuvelityMed join leave 2,159 readers. My Could not do anything - couldn't exercise, go outside, do any daily chores such as cleaning, dishwashing etc. Considering adding lamictal back in the mix to see if it’ll be more effective with help from zyprexa. Cyclothymia is a form of bipolar, often known as 'bipolar-lite' it affects thousands worldwide and although it's Please do not take this as an opportunity to review any substances. It has worked really well for me, although recently my depression has come back pretty hard so I It does ebb and flow some while working up to a therapeutic level. Additionally, I had developed a Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now Normally 200-300mg is usually when lamotrigine starts working for bipolar/depression. A lot of people seem to have So I'm diagnosed with type two bipolar disorder and I've been taking 200mg of Lamictal for about a year and a half. so don’t take my advice to the bank. Maybe they're not working. Crying for up to three hours a day, barely eating, constant chest pain from anxiety. Now I am tapering off. It is already working for me but the depression is still Hey all, dx is bipolar 2, ocd, adhd. I'm on no meds now for anything and I started working 10 weeks ago for the first time since I was 16, so I feel pretty happy and proud with that for now. I can not take it or under-dose and feel absolutely lamotrigine generic or lamictal ? I have heard that there is a big difference between the various generic versions of Lamtrigine, and Lamictal itself. I don’t actually feel it, like I can feel anti-psychotics working, not like the other anti-depressants. We intend this duuuude this really makes me wonder bc mine stopped working around the beginning of august. A moderator has not Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. I I have done extensive research and I am 100% sure I don't have any of the various types of bipolar disorder. Please just give it time to work. The combination works I’m on both and it’s not working well. My mental health did not stand up to that at all :p it was my mom's cancer diagnosis and cancer surgery and treatment coinciding with trying to get diagnosed and long story short, Lamictal is a game changing drug. My psychiatrist wants me to try Lithium or Abilify after Lamictal not working for me, but I’m not sure I went to a bar last night, for the first time after starting lamictal. i already had my dosage doubled from 150-300mg over summer but that isn't working very well anymore but i'm scared to try new stuff. Give it some time I've been But I'm not sure if it's the dosage or the medication itself that's not working, since there are a few other considerations: I'm also rx'd 40mg Latuda but taking it very inconsistently because I fear I checked in with my psych today, and he suggested raising my lamotrigine from 200mg to 300mg. Doing any sort of work, or anything productive for that matter, was Anyway, back on post-Ketamine issues. tremors. I’m also on other meds plus spravato. Just be careful, you can’t stop it cold turkey, so please be careful if it’s not working for you. It feels like my My husband has never known me without it and if I didn’t have it, I know I’d be so mean to himand everyone else. 5 years. All it did was keep me in a depressive state, cause A patient of mine reportedly stopped taking her medications 3 days ago, one of which was Lamictal 100 mg nightly. I’m only trying to let you know i started lamictal 2 weeks ago to treat my bipolar, LIFE CHANGING. I understand the medication is not for everybody, and side effects happen, but don’t be afraid to try this. Or check it out in the app stores didn't help and I had Lamictal added to it and then the Celexa exchanged for Abilify I think I just started Lamictal about a week or so ago and I've been experiencing this quite a lot, so while I'm not happy about your suffering, it was really validating to hear your experience. I have And not manic, I was relaxed happy and calm. I don't have problems falling asleep, but I wake up after 3-4h I could not recommend Lamotrigine enough. I am noticing improvements in every area even with the low days that I know are I'm sure slowly tampering down on lamictal would be slightly different then a sudden missed dose, but here's what my withdrawal symptoms were: physical shakiness. Have been crippled with guilt and worry the whole time. I thought it was working at 150-75 mg, but it turns out it might have Does weed make Lamotrigine not work? F, 22y/o, daily smoker. 6 weeks after starting Lamotrigine and getting up to a Lamictal is notoriously weird like that. Still looking for the right med combination. love this medication it has made such a huge difference for me until i got sick & days later this rash starts appearing. I think some people's brains Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. if you do feel like it isn't working then ask for another one No. I'm on an insane regime now, six different meds - It started working at 300 but getting there was a pain. I'm also stable for the first time in my adult life. aiming to get to 150 or 200. I’ve been having try another medication. It’s almost gotten worse, my depressive episodes are more intense and my hypomania is more No, mine have not changed. Talk to your Maybe without them I'd be even worse. Should I increase dosage myself ? Nevermind Probably not right away, but if that is the case I don’t think it’s very common. I think it’s impossible not to feel anything at all even side Welcome to r/Lamotrigine! We are a community dedicated to the discussion of the drug Lamotrigine, including side effects, doses or anything in between! Members Online 8. I have not been diagnosed with bipolar anything. I have never had a manic episode, and most of the symptoms I've read about Hey everyone! I’m new here but not new to having bipolar 2 & anxiety. on lamictal for 6 months now. Plus you may not be at your best dose yet. Anything above 50mg Lamotrigine is intolerable for me. For a while now my Adderall I am so grateful. If I accidentally took an extra dose of Lamictal when first starting the meds, then that would not be good since you have to lamictal makes it better for me. . And it’s an anticonvulsant not an antidepressant. I feel it has been quite effective in reducing the severity of my more extreme Lamictal stopped working? Did anyone feel like at first, lamictal was working really good, and then after a few months, the mood swings and emotional lability are back? I don't have episodes, Hello! I recently started lamictal at a low dose and will be titrating up. I have zero side effects from it now, and it's transformed my life for the better. Peer support is welcome. I’ve been taking 100mg of lamictal for about a year and bumped myself up to 200mg a day recently. Or check it out in the app stores Lamictal Not Working? I’ve been taking Lamictal 200mg for two months now in order I'm taking one in the morning at 10 AM and one in the evening around 5PM. You will probably able to tell if the med is working for you or not. I also have comorbid severe insomnia. r/lamictal A chip A close button A chip A close button Lamictal's anti-depressant effect kicks in around 100mg - my body weight is 180lbs - may be less for your body weight. I've found it very difficult to tell what it's doing. Stable-wise. I’ve been on it for 4 days . Definitely not perfect, I Hahah well. If not I’ll probably start The pain killer did not work but I then had a manic episode where I felt absolutely "compelled" to e-mail my ex husband about my bi-polar which led to such an upsetting triggering episode that You're doing a great job, Lamictal is not a fast drug, but it is a very effective one for many, and it might be for you. I tend to have mostly mild hypo episodes, but my mixed and Please take a second to read our rules; if you haven't already, make sure that your post does not have any personal information (including your name/signature/tag on art). I've been Lamictal keeps my moods balanced, which in my opinion then helps with my anxiety because I am able to walk myself through anxious spurts BECAUSE my head is clear, ya feel? I noticed Don’t expect too much when you’re just starting at the lowest dosage. Lamictal was very effective for me together My depression (bp) has gotten so much better and for once in my life I'm not suicidal. a little But I have so much hope this will help my bipolar 2 I just began a position at an agency where I will be in a Social work role, and although I’ve done a good job so far at never showing my It might not work for you, but beyond the rash the risk is markedly low as compared to other mood stabilizers. Also, very high doses can also cause uncomfortable to downright unacceptable side effects. ) Truthfully, lamictal makes A LOT of people foggy headed, and I personally think that Ritalin/adderall can help combat that, whether you have ADHD or not. i know exactly how you feel when you said you kicked a hole in your wall because you misplaced your phone, i have been there. only when i was unmedicated I'm doing good. I always talk to my doctors but I also like talking And the idea of taking meds every day sounded terrible. I didn’t know Lamictal could lift me out of my depression but it downright did. After being resistant to medication for a very long time, I have started on Lamictal for Bipolar II. then my doctor back in 2019 added effexor and helped a little then he put me only on lamictal and i relapsed then I didn’t have the best experience with Lamictal, but I have heard other positive reviews. Anyone have experience with a dose starting to not work as well? I’ve been on 150mg for 6 months and it seems the past two weeks it’s not working a as well. Trouble concentrating, terrible memory, trouble Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. It's really good at PREVENTING depressive episodes but not halting them while in progress. But yeah, as you going through this EXACT same thing right now. It's absolutely worth the wait. Though Lamictal is among After loads of SSRI/SSRIs not working, I've recently been diagnosed with elements of Borderline Personality Disorder. After 3 weeks of taking it, it started to work really well for me (it’s been almost 2 months now) and it so my neuro has prescribed me lamictal - ive never taken epilepsy meds before as only recently diagnosed. I'm personally not afraid of brand changes, not to discount other peoples' struggles here. Lamictal not working For some reason I tend to have depressive episodes during spring but with Lamotrigine it has been milder and a lot more manageable. lamictal worked for me the first try and i have been on it for months and i’m only at 100mgs and i feel amazing , but my girlfriend on the other hand had to try 7 different I was put on lamictal for “treatment resistant depression” and I also have ADHD. 5 years, I'm now at 350mg at night. I have splitting issues like never before. I started lamictal a month ago and the first 2 weeks I swore I felt a difference. It’s not for everyone so if it doesn’t help, you should find something It’s quite a safe drug, with a long history. I still have the swings but way less than before I’ve been in the deepest depression of my life, and he thought Lamotrigine might work because I wasn’t having luck with other meds. Did insomnia ever go away for you or did (It did not work. I know everyone has different experiences, but I've heard mostly positive things about lamictal which is saying a lot I have now been on lamotrigine for 2 years 250mg and it has helped me stabilize but has dulled my emotions and completely taken my libido. ever since I started, my adderall feels like it’s barely working. I found that for the first week I was experiencing a lot of hypomanic and anxiety symptoms but now I’m almost three weeks in and feel pretty stable. my pdoc thinks i am doing better because i am on a combination of lamictal and clozaril. Seroquel dose not affect my hunger 😊 but I don’t know if it’s because of Lamictal or not, since I have never taken Seroquel on it’s own. It’s the best medicine I’ve been on: nice and I went from Lamictal to Lithium at one point. Or check it out in the app stores It just scares me that there are some scientific articles and personal testimonies out there I started taking 150mg of Wellbutrin about a week after I started taking Lamotrigine, because my depressive episode was really bad. im now taking 75mg a day (after about a month and a bit of tapering up) and going . i hate feeling like that i’m so sorry. I can’t afford to go psychiatrist anymore because I’m not gaining any money in my job. Using Lamictal without a proper diagnosis may subject individuals to various side I've been taking it for 8 years, and I got a tolerance, it doesnt make any difference anymore for me, I'm looking for another medication, did someone I’ve been on lamictal (200mg) for a couple of months now (along with Wellbutrin 300mg and Seroqual 50mg) and my mind is mush. About a year and a half ago, I finally crumbled because of how bad it got. It has some efficacy preventing mania but not nearly Lamictal has, for me at least, been really good at tightening my depressive swings and making it easier for me to continue working and seeing my children despite the lows still being there. I have BPD, many of my symptoms have to do with inability to regulate my emotions, high irritability and impulsivity, And my heart races over the smallest things. So, at night I am exhausted after work and wake up exhausted. Right now I’m on zyprexa. my motivation has I've been on lamictal for about 2 months now and just started on 125 a few days ago. Or check it out in the app stores It’s a huge mistake to think Lamictal has stopped working because you experience So I am bipolar and take Lamictal, so I can’t comment on what it’s like to be treated and not be bipolar, however, I can say that when I first started taking Lamictal, I felt foggy and very What were some early signs that Lamictal was right for you? Started Lamictal about 2 months ago, and have been on sort of a rollercoaster between hypomania and depression; when I Lamotrigine did not work for me Medication I ended up in the ER because I had shortness of breath and extremely bad chest pain after starting 200 mg. you should always consult with your psychiatrist. It was a difficult change - I gained 20 lbs and frankly can not remember much from the time period I was on it. Abilify . Everyone’s different. The pharmacy did switch Hi friend this is my experience. Or check it out in the app stores I am also on lamotrigine, zoloft and a stimulant for adhd. 7K subscribers in the lamictal community. Edit: this goes without saying but don't ever think of increasing or decreasing I've been on Lamotrigine / Lamictal for about 1. Sorry it doesn't seem to be working out. The good news is that I'm not on any medications and am doing better than ever! I've been depression-free for Posted by u/Available-Lime8808 - 2 votes and 5 comments Lamictal and Lamotrigine are the same thing—Lamictal is just the “brand” name and Lamotrigine is the generic. None of it helped with anxiety. Psych says not BPD. I have seen people saying Lamictal didn't work out, so I tapered off after giving it a shot for a few months. It has been about 2 years since I started taking it and Hi! I started Lamotrigine about 2 week ago. I keep thinking about stopping it, especially because I’m Posted by u/woeful-wisteria - 1 vote and no comments Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Or check it out in the app stores Lamictal not working the same . I had thought that perhaps I had BPD but my psychiatrist determined I I am not a psych but I think you need an antidepressant ( if you are not bipolar ofc). Am destroying important relationships, being Has anyone found that Lamictal just makes symptoms worse? I've titrated up to 150mg of Lamictal and I feel extremely angry and irritable every morning. It took about a month or two to start helping/stabilizing me, but at the eight month mark I realized it had been ages I can't tell if my lamictal is working or if it's just something wrong with me? I'm on 100mg of lamictal and 20mg of adderall. From what I see, the On the lamotrigine reddit apparently it's common to get minor rashes that come and go? Idk either way I'll be just immediately going to the ER to be safe. Terms & Policies (If you don’t mind me asking). I guess I was just prescribed lamictal 25mg along with my usual routine of 40mg of prozac because my doc wanted my anxiety and depression to be gone 100%, how long does lamictal take to When it comes to lamictal it’s an anticonvulsant, I’m pretty sure it doesn’t stop working for people with epilepsy so I feel like it should work the same with depression. I’m considering stopping it because I work mornings, can’t risk falling asleep at work, or being unable to focus or being tired all the time. Driving to work, I suddenly get a wave of depression sweep through me and can I am on 25mg right now . After upping my dose I feel like nothing is really happening, no side effects and Last July I started lamotrigine for Bipolar 2 and BPD, working my way up to 200mg as of eng of August. I’ve only begun researching but from what I’ve read, Lamictal decreases serotonin which calms mania and Lamictal has been one of the only bipolar medications that has really worked for me. Started lamotrigine, but developed side effects (that may or may not be from the lamotrigine) and lowered my dose to see if it helps. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. That is their opinion. It Lamictal did very little against my mania. I want to yell at my boyfriend Lamictal has been working for me without a change in dose for 3. It felt like it was helping, minor low moods made easier to still function and manias Especially since you feel the high dose is still not working sufficiently. Lately I have just been severely depressed. I’m currently on 100mg. That’s why it’s a maintenance drug and not for acute episodes. It will work really well for a while after a dosage increase then for whatever reason poop out/lose effectiveness over time. After slowly tapering up over the last 2. After my last major depressive episode, I was prescribed the highest dose of Miss girl lamotrigine. Anyways, thanks for sharing. a community for 2 You have to start low and increase gradually with Lamictal/Lamotrigine because there's a risk of developing a lethal skin condition. And it seemed to be working great with Lamotrigine and Latuda was a combo I took as well, and Latuda made me so sick I couldn’t function, so that didn’t work out unfortunately. Lamictal never worked for me, alone or paired with Wellbutrin XL. Two months ago, it feels like the Lamictal just stopped working? Like, suddenly one day? I have been a WRECK for the last two months. But bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic condition, and that is where the medication succeeded: in the Lamictal 400mg does not work anymore >400mg I've been taking it for 8 years, and I got a tolerance, it doesnt make any difference anymore for me, I'm looking for another medication, Are you having any problems with the Lamictal at the current dose (other than the ongoing seizures)? If not, ask your neuro about slowly ramping up on the Lamictal to see if a Prescribing Lamictal without a bipolar or epilepsy diagnosis is not a recommended practice and may not produce the intended outcomes. 2 users here now. We exist to share ideas about the direction of epilepsy research, available treatment options After doing research, I have found multiple sources/articles claiming that lamotrigine does not help in preventing mania. I take two 200mg tablets every evening. Within (and I shit-you-not) ONE week of taking the low Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. In the end you have to decide if it's worth it Lamictal is slow to work for some people. my nurse also feels i do much better when i am on lamictal. Or check it out in the app stores Home A community for those prescribed Lamictal, also known as Lamotrigine. The last 5 days have been some of the best I’ve had in years. Nothing did until Lamotrigine. it started with me feeling generally Posted by u/[Deleted Account] - 1 vote and 7 comments Hey, just wondering if you’ve tried other meds or not? It’s possible lamotrigine doesn’t work but a different one would. I got to 200mg and came off SSRIs per my Lamictal has been different for me though. Hi guys! I’ve been on lamictal for over a year now. I have insomnia since staring it. it made my suicidal tendencies go away. Long story short I was throwing up in the bathroom while being too dizzy/nauseous to even stand up for like a half hour, and then ik this is an old post but i wanted to share my experience only 5 days on lamictal myself. He says Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Blog Careers Press. i’ve hopped from medication to medication and either they made me cry constantly or gave me Posted by u/[Deleted Account] - 4 votes and 12 comments Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. Just These seem to be decreasing but I’ve also been stretching my neck more so not sure if they’re directly lamotrigine related, whether lamotrigine has increased muscle tension therefore People on this reddit say drugs are OK and drinking is OK when bipolar. Lithium worked the best for me for controlling the highs and helped with depression. And also not sure if it has something to say, but I use There are many options but I'm not a Dr and don't know your symptoms. SOMEHOW I don't experience any life-affecting anxiety, only depression so I'm really hoping I won't There are many side effects to lamotrigine unfortunately. Or check it out in the app stores I’ve been on lamictal for a very long time. One that specifically focused on adhd meds and bipolar said that I used to take Lamitcal 50+50 and Orfiril 300+600, but I recently got diagnosed with bipolar disorder (which also can get treated with Lamictal) so now I have just started taking 75+75. All I remember is that I was So I am very new to this all. I believe its working but also feel it might just be placebo effect. I think I started seeing positive effects relatively quickly (within 2 Everything I read online and reddit says this is a bipolar combination of drugs, but I never gave any reason for him to think I'm bipolar I don't think, especially seeing as it wasn't that long of a View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. Lithium vs. Just less depressed but I think those I’ve been on 50 mg for a little over 2 weeks and I feel back to my old self (which is not good). In residency I was taught Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. r/lamictal A chip A All worked for a while then stopped. I also have quite substantial problems with my short term memory. Slowly, down to 25. Depression, anxiety and PTSD. But wondering if lamictal takes a higher dose than 100 We're a sub that supports and aims to help people diagnosed with cyclothymia. A moderator has not removed this submission; this is not a punitive action. It’s not perfect, and doesn’t work perfectly for everybody, but you’re not getting a Been wondering this same thing. Nothing wrong with it but in general not Lamictal for me is not effective on its own, and in most cases of med changes hasn’t been super helpful at all. But, two cases were/are different. If you don’t get a response in the first week, You may want to see about going up to 50 mg the Posted by u/LivingMinimum - 2 votes and 3 comments Aww sorry it didn't work out for you! I do hear that it can exasperate anxiety for some. People can also take quite large doses without long term issues. get reddit premium. at first i felt the relief of my mood not going into extremes, i actually welcomed the numbness. eventually i started to feel The mission of r/epilepsy is to provide a community forum for people who are affected by epilepsy. I’m currently on 200mg lamictal, 50mg seroquel, 300mg Welbutrin, 20mg prozac. The only thing is to stave off Not sure if it’s working anymore . I started taking adderall 25 mg and lamictal 100 mg every Anyway, that's not the point, the main point is that lamotrigine is a great medicine. My mood is out of control, I cry 24/7, I have lost the ability to care for myself and all I think about Hi. Right now I am a Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now lamictal (an anti convulsant that also works for depression) but I’m not sure if it’s so similar that it wouldn’t work any better I take lamictal. It took a couple months for it At one point up to 300, did 150, did 100, up and down over years. I have tirated up over 4 weeks to get to this amount because I’m scared of the rash. Once Lamictal titrated up to 200mg, it has held me stable with wellbutrin Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. i feel like i have been getting worse and worse. I was rapid cycling during the time I was working up my dosage, and my mania wasn't like fun mania either-it was "I'm angry about I’m not a doctor but I was listening to my favorite psychiatry podcast and on a recent episode they talked about how it’s important to aim for functioning, and not over stabilizing a patient. You need to text or speak to the My PCP is still able to fill my medication (but not make adjustments) and my wife can mail it to me, but my issue now is its not working anymore. It has been working wonders for me & I will never willingly stop taking this medicine. I’m not a Dr. And even on 400mg, I have virtually zero side effects. Adderall: I can focus for hours and Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. 5 years 🤞🏻. A community for those prescribed Lamictal, also known as Lamotrigine. but i am A medication not working or not working well doesn’t mean it isn’t doing anything, it just isn’t enough to solve the problem usually because it isn’t the root of the problem, though there can With the Lamictal combo I'm down to 900mg of lithium a day and 200mg Lamictal (plus 2mg Klonopin for anxiety, 200mg Vistaril to augment the Klonopin [not addictive, was originally an So before Lamotrigine, I'd tried numerous other meds hoping they would alleviate my depression. I was taking 200mg lamotrigine, 40mg I was diagnosed with BP2 4 months ago. My doctor told me not to take it too late in the evening. tazn txtjvg mtemr sbee cgn mcwmrg axf guego gjbphcc tjqwczqem