Lamictal Forums (Page 4)

Why is Lamictal prescribed to both epileptic sufferers as well as patients diagnosed with biopolar disorder? ## Lamictal (lamotrigine) is an anticonvulsant medication. The action of the medication is unknown, it may inhibit voltage-sensitive sodium channels. Although one of the main uses of the drug is for seizures, it seems to work well for treating bipolar. Another example of a medication such as this is: Klonopin (clonazepam) - an anticonvulsant used for seizures, but it is also used for anxiety, as well as insomnia (it causes drowsiness). ## When a medication comes on the market and starts being prescribed, it is very common for doctors and researchers to find other conditions that it also treats and then start prescribing it for those as well.

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how long does the dizziness last? ## It lasted about 4 weeks with me. It was a pain to go through but it was worth it. I've been on it for 10 months for bi-polar. ## Side effects and their duration will vary from person to person, it depends on your body chemistry, your tolerance to meds, the dose you are taking and etc. The average is about 2 weeks, but it can be longer and shorter depending on the person. If it still persists after about 4 weeks, then be sure to consult your doctor. ## I have been on lamictal for 22 yrs, I still get some dizzines if i do not eat regularly, sleep and tireness seem to make a diff with me also... I am on 300 mg. 4 times daily ## I have experenced the dizziness a few times since I started taking Lamictal in Jan.2007

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I have been taking Lamictal since Jan.2007 for grand-mal seizures...it is the best medicine in treatment. My last seizure was Dec.24,2006 (I won't 4get that one.) I busted my head open-9 stiches(1st.time) I have not had any trouble w-it, sometimes I get a headache, & I get nauseated, just in the a.m. I usually eat about an hr. after I get up, & it doesn't bother me at all. I used to have mini seizures, the last one I has Christmas eve 2006 was the worst one ever. I used to take Dilantin(generic one) & close to the end of 2006 I had one in Oct & the one On the 24th. My Neurologist weened me off of Dilantin w- a children's dose-chewable, tasted bad,anyway he started me on a five week starter pack at 25mg & slowly worked my way up to 100mg,which is what I ta...

for dizzyness and seizures or convultions ## I wonder if you might be talking about Lamictal, which is an anticonvulsant ## My assumption would be that the poster was just unaware of the correct spelling. Here's the link to the monograph with more information on the drug:

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Went on drug three years ago for bi-polor and got off to try to get pregnet in nov. noticed change so started taking it again. Now my friends are saying I am out of it I don't comprehend or understand things I read like leson plans for teachers (I am a substatute)whats up. Is anybody else expreanced this, or taken lamictal while they were pregnet? ## This drug seems to make me pretty stupid too. I am also on it for bi-polar disorder, but have only been on it for about 2 months. I didn't start noticing the thinking problem until my second week of the 100 mg. I can deal with it I guess. Sometimes I just have to concentrate a little harder. ## Oh yes,, you are not crazy... it made me forget and act ditzy. The dr's will tell you no, but it does make you forget , etc. Either try ...

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