Lamictal?

*Beth* · Jul 23, 2019 at 09:36 PM

Hi,

I was taking 175mg. per day, all at night (bipolar disorder). I've been having mixed states that are quite severe. I saw my pdoc today and she has increased my Lamictal dose to 300mg.

I totally realize that each person has his/her own med reactions, so I'm not asking for comparison's sake. I am, however, wondering if anyone here is on a high dose of Lamictal (I'm thinking that 300mg. is high?).

Also, I left my pdoc's office, came home, and realized that I had forgotten to ask her whether to take the Lamictal a.m. or p.m. (office closed for thwe day). My pharmacy is closed and I'm uncomfortable with calling an advice nurse who advises on general medicine, not psych meds.

If anyone would share you the times you take your Lamictal I would sure appreciate some direction.

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~Christina · Jul 23, 2019 at 09:55 PM

I took 300 mg of Lamictal in the past right at bed time

My doctor put me in the XR because I hated having to split dose morning and night.

300 is a very common dose but I have seen some people up to 500

Everyone reacts to meds differently.

Hope this new dose helps you.

*Beth* · Jul 23, 2019 at 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Christina

I took 300 mg of Lamictal in the past right at bed time

My doctor put me in the XR because I hated having to split dose morning and night.

300 is a very common dose but I have seen some people up to 500

Everyone reacts to meds differently.

Hope this new dose helps you.

Thanks so much, Christina. I appreciate your input and well wishes. I was a bit nervous, thinking that 300 was a high dose. Lamictal is a med I haven't had much experience with.

I didn't realize that Lamictal was available XR. I also dislike having to split med doses. Definitely something to keep in mind. I have my fingers crossed. xx

hotshocolate · Jul 24, 2019 at 04:41 AM

Well I take Epitec, I have for 3 years. I know it's probably not exactly the same but it does contain Lamictal. I was on 400mg per day, 200am and 200pm. Luckily my doctor decreased it to 200mg per day recently. I found that taking the full 200mg at once, either morning or night, would cause side affects and sometimes withdrawals by the end of the 24 hours. So I started splitting it, taking 100mg in the morning and 100mg at night (this was suggested by my doctor) and i found that it works really well. I found that this medication has been the most helpful with my Bipolar than any other medication I've taken.

*Beth* · Jul 24, 2019 at 07:59 AM

Hi hotshocolate, Thank you. Interesting, about the side effects. I'm calling my pdoc today to ask her recommendation. I'm curious as to what she'll say.

Wild Coyote · Jul 24, 2019 at 07:34 PM

Just FYI: I take Lamictal 300mg/day. I take 200mg at night and 100mg in the morning.

I know of many people taking 400mg daily, in divided doses.

As always, please check with your physician

And, Welcome to PC!!!

bizi · Jul 24, 2019 at 07:50 PM

I am the one that takes 200 mg twice a day.
hope your increase helps you!
bizi

*Beth* · Jul 25, 2019 at 09:00 AM

Thanks to each of you for sharing your experience.

I spoke with my pharmacist about how to do the dosng of my Lamictal. He was very kind, but said something I'm not sure I agree with. His recommendation was to take the 300mg before bedtime. He said his reasoning for that is so I don't forget the a.m. dose. Forgetting that a.m. dose is not something I would tend to do. It makes sense to me to split the dose with the hope of staying stable throughout the day. I might just go ahead and do the a.m./p.m. and see how that works out.

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~Christina Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 22,450 (SuperPoster!) 12 12.7k hugs given	Jul 23, 2019 at 09:55 PM #2 I took 300 mg of Lamictal in the past right at bed time My doctor put me in the XR because I hated having to split dose morning and night. 300 is a very common dose but I have seen some people up to 500 Everyone reacts to meds differently. Hope this new dose helps you. __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~
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Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Jul 24, 2019 at 07:59 AM #5 Hi hotshocolate, Thank you. Interesting, about the side effects. I'm calling my pdoc today to ask her recommendation. I'm curious as to what she'll say. __________________
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Wild Coyote Legendary Community Liaison Member Since Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 12,735 (SuperPoster!) 7 70.9k hugs given	Jul 24, 2019 at 07:34 PM #6 Just FYI: I take Lamictal 300mg/day. I take 200mg at night and 100mg in the morning. I know of many people taking 400mg daily, in divided doses. As always, please check with your physician And, Welcome to PC!!! __________________ May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths.
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bizi Bizi is bizi Member Since Nov 2005 Location: cajun country Posts: 10,848 18 43.8k hugs given	Jul 24, 2019 at 07:50 PM #7 I am the one that takes 200 mg twice a day. hope your increase helps you! bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg.
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