Lamictal (Lamotrigine) Mood Stabilizer - PSYCHIATRIST REVIEW

[@dralywood]

⚡QUESTION OF THE DAY⚡Who has tried Lamictal? Share your experience!

[@lorasimpson5396]

Getting ready to start my 3rd week...still depressed, but my thoughts have slowed down..

[@babynaysc]

@@lorasimpson5396 It's been a week and 3 days since I started treatment with Lamotrigine, the doctor gave me 25mg in the morning and at night. I started to feel a stomach ache, nausea, diarrhea and a little headache, has this happened to anyone at the beginning? Tomorrow I'm going to a dose of 75mg, increase it little by little, every ten days, until I reach 150mg. I always feel side effects with medication, and it's always these, it's impressive, I was doing well and today it started to intensify everything.

[@texaschesthair79-pm5ip]

Been on it for about 6 months.. started 50mg now I’m at 100 .. I take it in addition to Wellbutrin.. it’s helped with my patience and anger due to depression and ptsd ..

[@aethylwulfeiii6502]

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16157917/ It causes a unique movement disorder is some individuals. This was never brought up, it can be quite shocking when you accidentally fling a cup of hot coffee onto your work computer when you are feeling bored or thinking.

[@cynthiapena9933]

hello, I am on day 6 of taking Lamictal or Lamotrogine at 25mg. I have noticed my appetite has gone down significantly. I do feel a lot more calm overall. I just feel like Im walking around in a warm fuzzy blanket of calmness. I am nervous to jump to 50mg which will be on Thursday. But I am going to see if my doctor allows me to stay at 25mg because she knows that I can let the anxiety I get control me at times. But Im really hoping this medication is the one. Im bipolar 1 with psychotic features. I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 in 2015 but i never took medication. Got rediagnosed in 2023 and it was bipolar 1. I was misdiagnosed with depression at the age of 14 and SSRI's were hell on earth for me. Constant hospitalizations. Which is why I stopped seeking out treatment in 2015. Anyways. Im very excited to see how this medication works.

[@zeeklopez4951]

Been on it for some months now and it’s definitely a game changer. Feels like I have my mind back. Which had seemingly been lost for decades. I’d recommend to anyone dealing with extreme lows. The repetitive thoughts were gone within the first week and life just seems to get better by the day. My relationships with my loved ones have improved greatly and I can now see the patterns that have been hindering me for a long time. It’s great to have myself back.

[@dralywood]

This is AWESOME, Zeek! I’m so happy to hear that you’ve gotten your old self back. Such a game changer! Dr. Aly

[@helenalovelock1030]

Exactly the same for me

[@babynaysc]

@@dralywood It's been a week and 3 days since I started treatment with Lamotrigine, the doctor gave me 25mg in the morning and at night. I started to feel a stomach ache, nausea, diarrhea and a little headache, has this happened to anyone at the beginning? Tomorrow I'm going to a dose of 75mg, increase it little by little, every ten days, until I reach 150mg. I always feel side effects with medication, and it's always these, it's impressive, I was doing well and today it started to intensify everything.

[@GOITERBALL]

I had been abusing drugs and alcohol for the past 15 years, to cope with undiagnosed Bipolar type 2 and severe PTSD. I have been on lamictal for 2 years. I haven't felt so calm, cool, and collected ever in my life. I have days where I feel so grateful, but also days where I feel like I was robbed of the best years of my life because of my own brain and thoughts. However, I know that is negativity I don't need and can make up for the time lost by appreciating the fact I get to live my life at all, and how some never get the chance to feel life as it should be experienced. God bless you all.

[@zeeklopez4951]

@@GOITERBALL Amen brother, I imagine a lot of us feel the same way. I know I do.

[@melo15813]

I felt nothing on this for about 4 weeks, then all of a sudden my world just got a brighter.

[@robertrosenfeld7458]

On week 4 right now and feeling nothing, hoping for the best

[@nadiasmith226]

Hi my 22 yr old daughter has been hospitalized 6 weeks for mania . She is on 9 meds ( anti psychotics and lithium Yikes) She won't go back to school on these meds.The pharmacist cut her resperidal in half because it was increasing her mania. Hoping she can take Lamitcal to prevent mania and hospitalization in the future. Happy to hear that this doctor talked about mania use. Any comments would help thanks.

[@chriswoyce6285]

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[@logangray95]

​@@nadiasmith226 i personally hated Lithium. It muted all internal dialog. Lamictal i like to call lithium lite. I hated lamictal. But kept at it. On month 2 and im doing so much better. Hope your daughters finds relief

[@helenalovelock1030]

I take Lamotrigine. It has stabilized my mood a great deal. I’m not bi-polar but suffered terribly with extreme lows crying every other day as if someone I loved had died. I do believe it’s changed my life after suffering years of treatment resistant depression

[@VanessaSimon26]

Me Too. Crying so hard. I hope it works! Been on it since Wednesday.

[@helenalovelock1030]

@@VanessaSimon26 I’m still on it for depression. It the best medication I have found in my life for me. I’ve been the most stable in years. I have been on it for 5 years now. I don’t spend weeks crying and in an absolute mess anymore. I can still cry etc but it’s proportional and appropriate to what is happening now. Good luck 👍🏻 😍😍😍. Sending you hugs. H.O.P.E - hold on pain ends. I don’t think I will ever come off it now it just been the best for me. I’m sad it took me 35 years to get the correct medication for me. Never give up xxxx

[@kathymaeve]

My brother finally connected with the right MD, he was better in just weeks........over time now he is on 150 mg. dose, is doing great, job straightened out, his wife is now willing to try again.........which means everything to all of us.

[@Padawan333]

I'm on 200 mg with 30 mg of abilify and 20 mg of cipralex. This trio has changed my life in the best way

[@elyousfi5661]

I take olanzapine and Prozac but still can’t go back to work do you recommend me to take lamotrigine ?

[@emileclairbois7116]

I take Lamictal 150x2mg per day, it helped me stop hurting myself with sharp items. This treatment is a blessing for me.

[@LuckyL0ki]

imagine getting prescribed this today for mood swings, having neuropathy for 9 years, and finding out from this video that the medicine ALSO helps with nerve pain!! i guess i'm lucky 😂

[@ishadow6044]

I talked to my mom on and on changing topics until I got put on this lamictal ❤❤❤ my hyperness is definatly calmer

[@nadiasmith226]

Hi my 22 yr old daughter has been hospitalized 6 weeks for mania . She is on 9 meds ( anti psychotics and lithium Yikes) She won't go back to school on these meds.The pharmacist cut her resperidal in half because it was increasing her mania. Hoping she can take Lamitcal to prevent mania and hospitalization in the future. Happy to hear that this doctor talked about mania use. Any comments would help thanks.

[@emileclairbois7116]

Lamotrigine doesn't prevent mania on the first sight, it especially prevents depressive falls. I hope it works for your daughter though.

[@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD]

I just started this today for bipolar 1 rapid cycling. Stable with some mixed mood states after my first manic psychosis leading to diagnosis 6 months ago. Fingers crossed that this helps keep me well.

[@dralywood]

🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 I’m hoping all is well! Dr. Aly

[@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD]

@@dralywood Yes!! So far so good, mood is stable. Still slowly titrating up to a therapeutic dose, but this might be the Rx for me. Thanks so much for following up. 😊

[@dralywood]

@@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD music to my ears my friend! I hope the positive benefits keep getting better with time! Dr. Aly

[@marleyheilesen1272]

Can I ask how you're feeling now that it's been a month?

[@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD]

@@marleyheilesen1272 I feel so balanced and stable. I’m on 150mg for a couple of weeks and that seems to be the right dose for me. Thanks so much for checking in. God bless you. 😊

[@hc6777]

Thank you for the info. The short clip of the little kid with his fist up when you said “aggressive behaviors” took me out lmaooo 😂😂😂

[@jarrodlangford7692]

Been on 25 MG for a week now. First night the whole next day I felt completely fuzzy. Like I had a slight buzz. That went away on day 2. But to anyone who is hypersensitive driving is a little wonky so be careful.

[@spiritualoutlet]

How are you feeling now?

[@jarrodlangford7692]

@Spiritual Outlet No more fuzzy feeling and everything seems normal. I'm not sure if it's doing anything tbh but I'm only on the intro dose and will be going up to 50 MG starting week 3.

[@gagato5]

Ive been on Lamictal for 9 years. Works well for me. Im on 150 mg in a m. and 100 in p.m. I have bipolar 1 rapid cycling.

[@nadiasmith226]

Hi my 22 yr old daughter has been hospitalized 6 weeks for mania . She is on 9 meds ( anti psychotics and lithium Yikes) She won't go back to school on these meds.The pharmacist cut her resperidal in half because it was increasing her mania. Hoping she can take Lamitcal to prevent mania and hospitalization in the future. Happy to hear that this doctor talked about mania use. Any comments would help thanks.

[@KT-fm7dt]

Can this cause depression?

[@iris_0404]

I normally was on 112 and they upped me to 200 mg and ooof it made me aggressive and emotional I almost cried out of nowhere. And super tired I couldn’t stay awake in class! Im seeing my doctor tomorrow gonna let them know

[@Theindigolauren]

I was prescribed this about two years ago for Bipolar Disorder. Honestly, it’s the only medication I’ve tried that I noticed a change in my behavior. It’s helped my panic attacks, anger outburst, and keeps my mood in check (for the most part). I take 200 MG so it is pretty strong. The only thing I don’t like is it affects my memory. I have really bad short term memory loss, I’ll forget conversations in the middle of having them. Also, it makes me slurr my words and I have speaking issues as if my mouth is speaking faster than my brain can think. When I was first put on to this medication, I got a huge rash on my face, elbows, and ears. But I continued to take them and it went away. Idk if that happens to other people but I like hearing others stories. Thank you for the info!!

[@anamariafernandezpabon822]

I am Epileptic taking Lamotrigine/ Lamictal 75mg and yes it affects the memory. ↪Reason why l want to change it..... Always Important to talk to your Dr. about your side effects.

[@Theindigolauren]

@@anamariafernandezpabon822 How bad is your memory issues? Mine are starting to worry me. I cant remember what I’m talking about mid sentence thats how bad it is for me. I’m only 25 and feel like I’m getting dementia:(

[@anamariafernandezpabon822]

@@Theindigolauren The same..... I am 59 years old and in addition of Epilepsy l also have Cerebellar Atrophy, no symptoms yet, but l have to take care of my brain health. ↪Loosing the memory or better said, looking for having dementia.... because of using a certain med it is not taking care of it. Try to look info for Keto diet and intermitent fasting, both are very good for the brain. And some types of Epilepsy can be cure with it. ↪Ask your Dr about the diet. 👍👍👍 And last look info for Insulin Resistance, you will be surprise... Good luck in your journey and God bless you!!! (Sorry for my English l am from Puerto Rico ).

[@anamariafernandezpabon822]

@@Theindigolauren The same as you!! Look info for Keto diet and intermitent fasting is good for the brain. Talk to your Dr about the diet. (Also Look info for Inositol, vitamin B-8) I wrote a very Long comentary but KZbin did not put it.

[@Chris-tu6sb]

Healthy health for everyone got it

[@CarolynsLoveRickshaw]

Thank you for this thorough and well done video!!

[@MoMo-vj1fk]

Thank you for informative video, much appreciated. I am on lamortigine 300 mg at night and seroquel 25mg for bipolar 2.its been two years and it looks does not help anymore,still my mood changes fast during the day,i never developed full mania but would love to make my life easier,,i am late setter diagnosed 3 years ago , now 53

[@Kai-Malachi]

It works really well for me! 💕

[@nadiasmith226]

Hi my 22 yr old daughter has been hospitalized 6 weeks for mania . She is on 9 meds ( anti psychotics and lithium Yikes) She won't go back to school on these meds.The pharmacist cut her resperidal in half because it was increasing her mania. Hoping she can take Lamitcal to prevent mania and hospitalization in the future. Happy to hear that this doctor talked about mania use. Any comments would help thanks.

[@sammybeazer]

I just want to say i am on this now starting 2 months. I had stopped during the 1 month for like 1 week and it was not bad withdrawals at-least for me. But I also was taking my Clonazepam since I been on it for 11 years. I don’t know if that Benzo medication Improved less withdrawal symptoms idk. But anyways I started back on it 1 day ago. The reason i stopped I just felt like different meaning not like myself like things I wouldn’t be nervous of made me nervous. I would have thoughts in my head that i want to say but wouldn’t, but if I was not on this medication I would say it freely without thinking 2x. The medication has definitely helped with my mood stuff I usually get irritated by or upset I wasn’t. I found myself really calm and content. But then again I needed the old me back a little like the one who talks up and express herself. On this medication it’s hard to cry sex status is definitely down for me. And since I been on 25mg and never told my doctor to up it sometimes i feel a little irritated not too much. I did once tried 2 pills and that made my heart race uncomfortably. That’s one thing I don’t like is when a medication messes with the heart rhythm. Once I notice that with any medication I stop immediately. Lexapro gave me that feeling. Other than that it’s ok it doesn’t bother my heart. Controls my impulsiveness. I can handle situations a lot more easier than getting overwhelmed. But it’s not the best honestly but it’s not the worst if that makes sense. I don’t plan off coming off Clonazepam unless there is a natural herb similar to the effects of it. I do believe there are cures out there in the world but it is just hidden by the secret society. 🤫 I also take olly stress gummies for like over 3 months natures blend stress relief gummies and my herbalist hormone balancer vegan capsules then the medication which is Clonazepam and now the lamictal. BTW i do be forgetting a lot on the lamictal.

[@lindamastropietro4429]

I’ve been taking Lamictal for years, but I’m still depressed and anxious so my doctor added some other antidepressants to my repertoire . I’m only taking 75 mg twice a day.

[@lindamastropietro4429]

Does this medicine cause hair loss?

[@Yenasmo62]

Is this a medication that is used to stabilize the patient while he/she works to heal their illness by other means? My issue with meds is that dosages only go up and have never heard of a plan to taper. Any comments on nutritional ketosis you can share? This seems like a new field that has many anecdotal success stories as well as a pilot study out of Stanford that shows lots of positives for schizophrenia and bipolar.

[@alexiaafentoulidou7916]

Hi. I want to ask. I am on 100gr of lamictal because I have ADHD and unstable moods ups and downs. Really help me a lot to feel more calm and easy-going. Yesterday I changed the way I take the 100mg. I used to take it 50mg morning and 50mg evening. I noticed I was a bit slow and sleepy but taking also concerta was not any big issue. My doctor changed so from yesterday I take 100mg lamictal at 21 o clock every night but I noticed again my previous self coming up again get irritated more easy and have no tolerance with kids was angry with them etc. Is is because I had many hours in between the last dose on Friday and the next dose after a whole day? I am trying to understand why I felt so upset and irritated and not tolerant to everything. Was calmer previous days.

[@shawnhassanpour7142]

I have been on it for five years for major seizures. I take 600 mg and 200 mg of lacosamide a day. I am out of the US and don't know what to do. It has controlled my seizure but is hurting my stomach. What should I do?

[@babynaysc]

It's been a week and 3 days since I started treatment with Lamotrigine, the doctor gave me 25mg in the morning and at night. I started to feel a stomach ache, nausea, diarrhea and a little headache, has this happened to anyone at the beginning? Tomorrow I'm going to a dose of 75mg, increase it little by little, every ten days, until I reach 150mg. I always feel side effects with medication, and it's always these, it's impressive, I was doing well and today it started to intensify everything.

[@sandywhat2429]

It made me sick and kept me sick for years. I was being misdiagnosed as bipolar 2. As I was weaning off I felt better and better.

[@sandywhat2429]

@@dralywood lol. My God, what are your qualifications and what kind of diagnostic tools do you think exist? They can pin a bipolar 2 diagnosis on literally anyone? Millions of women with CPTSD are misdiagnosed and polydrugged as bipolar 2.

[@sandywhat2429]

@@dralywood How Millions of People Were/Are Duped into Being Lifetime Customers- how was I misdiagnosed and what is my actual mental health diagnosis? Let me enlighten you to the process which I'm sure you're aware of. My real diagnosis is Complex PTSD, CPTSD. And all the symptoms that go along with that. Seeing as they are refusing to put CPTSD in the diagnostic manual even still, if you see a psychiatrist you will surely be misdiagnosed with disorders you don't have. Hence, millions of people are misdiagnosed ad bipolar 2. Why? This gives the psychiatrist full reign to bombard the patient with every drug classification out there to "FIX" the patient. Only to realize piles of psych drugs have never fixed anyone with CPTSD, it just impairs them and makes them sick. This is what your profession is doing to millions. This is how you've duped millions of people to be lifetime customers of big pharma. Then - you have the balls to brainwash people into thinking they have a "biochemical imbalance", and tell people "if you go off these medications you will die". Can you think of anything more covert or predatory? This is how Millions of us were conned into being heavy customers for years or decades.

[@lucianogoyenechea8704]

@@dralywood ok, but how you make a proper diagnosis? we suffer for your mistakes (not properly you obvious)

[@Ann-l7x]

A common problem - misdiagnoses and chemical cascades. Terrible drug. Glad you feeling better. So did I. Still suffering withdrawal but improving slowly.

[@kathytodd-iy7xc]

My son just started this for Seizures. I'm extremely nervous because of the side effects!! Especially the Rash!! Please help

[@Crossfire752]

how is your son getting on?

[@carissahanson4308]

I just started this medicine and I'm having really bad insomnia, I've only slept 9-10 hours in the past 4 days. I was prescribed for BPD management, can anyone relate? 😕

[@jayceequispe9788]

I keep waking up multiple times wide awake throughout the night, I’m able to fall asleep at will after a bit.

[@roxywyndham]

How are you now?

[@carissahanson4308]

@@roxywyndham Better, but I am unmedicated now as of about 2 months ago

[@jessemetcalfe3940]

​@jayceequispe9788 I literally wake up every 2 hours and it takes me between half an hour and an hour to fall back asleep

[@halfwaysleet]

yes. Its messed up my sleep schedule... no other side effects aside from this asides from some fatigue here and there

[@lindaridleu6564]

I’m on this makes me kinda nervous! Have been on it for about a month started on 25 , then 50 now 100, I haven’t had any problems I get a little headache but not bad couple Tylenol take care of it mood I think It’s help but not sure , maybe it needs more time

[@tsveno72]

I just started it a few days ago after not taking it for years. It’s too exhausting for everyone for me to fight bipolar type 2 without medication.

[@nobukhosimafu1472]

❤ “too exhausting for everyone…” I know exactly what you mean..

[@finity9316]

How’s it going?

[@gabbylopez8090]

Its a medication that changed my life. I was such a horrible person before these meds. The only thkng is I think my hair is thinning and hair loss and dry skin.

[@Fortunecookeee]

Can this medication be taken long term over years?

[@magry6137]

My doctor just prescribed this to me. He hardly told me anything so I’m trying to make sure it if a safe option. I get scared of new medications. He started me at 50 mgs, is that too high to start ?

[@Drheat007]

Could someone please clear something up for me…. 😢 just so confused I have bipolar 2 Was on depakote and found this to be the most horrible zombie medication. I am told that lamotrogine has a diiferent effect. I’m trying to hold down my job as an engineer, but need something that will give me a lift or help aches and pains. I’ve been just been prescribed this starting Monday. Will this allow me to function more, as the depakote had me glued to the chair.. Apologies for long rant. But any ideas ❤❤❤ Dan ireland

[@babynaysc]

Is Lamictal good for depression and mania too?

[@TAKIhmb]

yes

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

I’m not bipolar but I have persistent depression which is hard to treat. Nothing worked for me long term until I added lamictal. Now for years I’ve been on 200 mgs lamictal and when I added Zoloft it helped Zoloft continue to work for me. Adding modafinil has helped even more. NOW I’m off Zoloft because I want to get rid of the low libido and I’m trying Wellbutrin with lamictal and modafinil. Whew! So far so good- not quite as effective as Zoloft but I’ll take it. Would like to try to get off of lamictal but it has the worst side effects of any medication when I forget to take it - which is practically never now- the dizziness and nausea etc. are very bad. I cannot even tell if it is doing anything at this point. I do need long-term medication and I know that now. Have there been any studies that show that adding Lamictal to other anti depressants make them more effective? I want to see if my WORD RECALL gets better without lamictal. I have heard that it is a known side effect and I have certainly and still do experience it. I would like to know if it is age - related or if this is just the medication. Thank you.

[@roselereau6981]

Is it ototoxic or known to cause tinnitus? I’ve read mixed reviews.

[@Ann-l7x]

Yes it does. Also causes ear pain/ear fullness. And TMJ and bruxism.

[@benzapp1]

This happens to me within days of trying it, each and every time. Mixed info out there.@@Ann-l7x

[@gnr1090]

Can i take lamictal for stress?

[@younasmomand8546]

dose in major depressive disorder

[@ivonkaanderson4102]

I have recently been suffering from extreme mood shifts, and with each depression phase I feel I cannot make a right decision, even with small simple things, and also feel excess guilt about things that happen even to others ( that not related to me). And a lot of things had happened. Yet I have not been to psychiatrist. I have a question for anyone who took this medication. Does Lamictal cure the strange feeling of being indecisive and extreme guilt?

[@alexmcconnell844]

I’m wayyy late here as you posted 10 months ago, But I’m starting it today for Bipolar 2. I typically feel great guilt due to what I have done while manic or hypo-manic. I will let you know if I remember in a month or so

[@elza6195]

@@alexmcconnell844update!!

[@lukeallen-roberts1388]

I have been on this medication since I was 14 125mg exactly, when I was 25 my GP tuck me off it against the advise of my neurologist 3 years later after a very long fight I was eventually put back on it at full strength 150mg along with another medication which combates it which has left me wheelchair dependent and developed other neurological disorders im now on 150mg in the morning and 100mg at night but still seizure

[@lukeallen-roberts1388]

And I'm 35 now

[@jeremyhardenbrook9911]

Im 40 just diagnosed adhd and was prescribed Adderall and just picked up this med and havent started but am scared now about the deadly rash im supposed to start at 25 1 wk and 50 next wk is that too fast

[@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe]

I am on LithiumER and Lamictal despite prior effectiveness they are not handling long term mixed mania. Do you have any ideas Dr.?

[@odeyinkamotunrayo4789]

Thanks so much

[@ronnie-lynn]

I tried to increase last night woke up so anxious, but it seems that a not common??…….

[@Chris-tu6sb]

Tid bit. Respectfully thanking you

[@jasmineramirez20]

Hi there, I just started on lamotragine and gabapentin. I am taking them for bipolar depression & anxiety I have been on them for about 5 days now I was just discharged and this video is very insightful. One thing I'm curious about is how those two drugs would interact with cannabis. I've read several things about how it depends on the person how beneficial it is but I can find much information from a medical standpoint. Since it's not an antidepressant would it affect it in anyway? other than the impairment that may come with it wouldit reduce the effectiveness of them?

[@sandywhat2429]

You shouldn't be taking gabapentin with benzodiazepines like Ativan, clonazepam, or sleeping pills or opioids. It depresses to the breathing and can be dangerous.

[@KT-fm7dt]

Can this cause depression?

[@amandataylor1251]

Can you do serequil?

[@dralywood]

Absolutely! That’s a great recommendation. I’ll add that to my next set of videos that I batch. Dr. Aly

[@Dave-if5qj]

So many anti epilepsy drugs are used as mood stabilizer But other then this medication Not many are officially approved For this porpose to my knowledge

[@anthonymiller6081]

Hi, thanks for your video. Ive been on around 50mg to 100mg of Lamotrigine for about 10 months for Bipolar 2. Im going ok on it but im aware that it is extremely hard to come off. I was wondering about the supplement 5HTP and if its safe to take that supplement if your taking Lamotrigine

[@lululov9152]

No it’s not safe

[@lululov9152]

Too much serotonin

[@stellaancimer8505]

@@lululov9152 you are right, i take high dose of prozac, and now i took 5htp i got huge attacks..but meybi if i stop taking meds, than it would be better*

[@lisabreeden2295]

I'm on it now day 5 so far my racing thoughts are gone.

[@paulasynjohnson]

Is it ok to take a multivitamin with this?

[@pbufh]

What a dumb question

[@elan2034]

Hello I am utterly panicked by the risk of symptoms that come with long term usage. I am at 100mg once per day after taking lamotrigine for 2/3 months. should I be fine cutting it in half over a two week period?

[@ragnarlothbrok8985]

Hey I’m using Fulsac (same ingredient with Prozac just different name) I’m 3rd week to my using and I’ve a pretty bad nausea going on for last few days. I didn’t have side effects first 2 weeks, but I don’t know if it was about the medicine. Because first 2 weeks of my usage I didn’t have any exams, so that time wasn’t stressful. But it feels like, as the exam gets closer, my stress nausea comes back :( What do you think is gonna happen doctor? Do you think these side effects will disappear, or Fluoxetin has these affect all the time?

[@elizabethnorwood6395]

.08 = 8/100 .13 = 13/100

[@TheLegend-ky2ut]

I started this pill at the start of the month, and while my moods have stabilized quite a bit, but I have zero energy right now. Could you do pristiq? I’ve been taking it for a little bit now.

[@dralywood]

Absolutely! Love that video request- I'll get working on getting that out ASAP. Dr. Aly

[@dralywood]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5PFn5V5qrKnrJI Dr. Aly

[@saidamouaden1882]

طرجم بالعربي اختي

[@Ann-l7x]

Really a damaging drug. Broke my sleep architecture, chronic fatigue, emotonal blunting, severe cognitive decline, light sensitivity, kidney stones, the list is endless. Hell of a drig to get off from. Still dealimg with protracted withdrawal but getting there. The most scary longterm symptom is dementia - this is not discussed with patients.

[@halfwaysleet]

as with most bi polar and anti convulsive drugs. This one is one of the least harmful however

[@Ann-l7x]

You are wrong. Yes we are told it is the least harnful, but we are lied to. Dementia, cognitive decline, memory loss, unable to find words, that is not minor. Chronic insomnia requiring add-on addictive meds to deal with the side effects, is not minor. Being permanently exhuasted, wired yet tired, that is not minor. The list of adverse effects is so long, yet we are told it the least harmful. It is not. Getting off is incredibly difficult. Took me over 15 months and still dealing with protracted withdrawal. We are being lied to about this drug.

[@halfwaysleet]

@@Ann-l7x doesn't affect everyone the same way. Depakote for example shrinks the brains grey and white matter. keppra is similar as well. Low doses of lamotrigen isn't that bad honestly. You can always switch meds after 2 years or so, the damage is not permanent and its widely used so its been tested more whereas other drugs haven't been tested as thoroughly and can have unforseen side effects. Maybe you could try to read and be cognitively active to mitigate these side effects. I just switched to Lamitor and its wonderful compared to what I was taking, minimal side effects, barely any fatigue. Honestly if you can you should avoid medication altogether, even if you suffer from extreme anxiety or depression, try to surround yourself with friends and people that care for you, try exercising or even getting high, but meds should be a last resourt. For me I have to pick my poison cause I have seizures, and a single one can permanantly damage my brain or kill me.

[@CHSN-1]

@@Ann-l7xI have no idea how people find this hard to get off of. I literally hopped off this stuff in a couple months. I started every other day, then went to 2x every 5 days and so on. I think this drug is a Godsend from my experience with it. I’m not gonna say broadly this drug is the best drug, or a harmful drug etc, because that wasn’t my experience. I think if it doesn’t work for you but it works for millions of other people doesn’t mean it’s a bad drug, and your dr lied to. It just means it didn’t work for you since you experienced serious sides. I’ve personally have watched this drug work wonders on 5/5 people I know, and 4 of them it’s longer than 5 yrs. In my experience I can’t believe how happy it made me, and looking back I should have stayed on it.

[@DavidJA80]

Hey! I'm using lamictal and cannabis, for some reason the cannabis bearly works, what is a good replacement that doesn't block cannabis, and also lactose free? Thanks @dralywood