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Can you stop taking lamictal 200 mg without tapering down without any side affects?
It's not recommended to stop taking Lamictal (lamotrigine) suddenly without tapering down, as this can increase the risk of seizure recurrence or withdrawal symptoms. Tapering allows your body to adjust gradually to the change in medication levels. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medication regimen to ensure safety and minimize potential side effects.
What else can I help you with?
Can you take add meds without a prescription if I already take lamictal for epilepsy?
The only advice I can give you is to ask your doctor or your pharmacist. Only they will know what dosage of Lamictal you are taking, and what other medication you are thinking of taking. They are qualified to know what you should do. They can tell you if you can use any other medications and what can be taken with Lamictal.
Does lamictal reduce efficacy of Dexedrine?
Lamictal (lamotrigine) and Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) can interact, but the clinical significance varies among individuals. Lamictal primarily affects mood stabilization and seizure control, while Dexedrine is a stimulant used for ADHD. Some users report a potential reduction in the efficacy of Dexedrine when taking Lamictal, but this is not universally experienced. It's essential to consult a healthcare provider for personalized advice and monitoring when combining these medications.
Best way to stop lamictal?
There is no known antidote for Lamictal so the best way to stop it is to stop taking it.
Is it safe to take lamictal with cough syrup?
Yes, it is safe to take cough syrup while you are taking Lamictal. Lamictal is used to treat seizures and mood disorders.
Rash on your arms-can you just stop taking the lamictal?
Contact you physician ASAP. This is a sign that you should discontinue take Lamictal.
Do ADD drugs mix with Lamictal?
It is safe to take your Lamictal with your ADHD drugs - so long as your doctor knows that you are taking everything. Lamictal is often used to treat mood disorders such as bipolar disorder. You might also be taking it to treat seizures.
Can you operate construction machinery taking Lamictal and Seroquel?
Yes
What are the benefits of combining Lamictal and Wellbutrin?
Some people become hypomanic / manic when taking Wellbutrin, and Lamictal can help stabilize mood in this case.
Was it necessarily Lamictal causing hives that went away four days after discontinuing use if you were taking Keflex for infection after minor surgery at the same time as the Lamictal?
Though most patients handle Lamictal well, hives is one of the potential side-effects of Lamictal, and you should call your doctor immediately if you experience hives. You should not discontinue taking the medication without letting your doctors know. There can be other serious side-effects of quitting the medication cold-turkey. Although hives are associated with a reaction to Lamictal, there is always a possibility that they may have been caused by something else.
How serious is a Lamictal rash?
A lamictal rash is an allergic reaction. Like all allergic reactions, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome can occur. This is potentially fatal. So the lamictal rash is as serious as rash can get. After checking with a doctor to make sure you really do have the lamictal rash, you need to quit taking lamictal immediately. If you don't the chances of you developing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome increases greatly.
Does depakote or lamictal affect drug testing will depakote affect a drug test Will lamictal affect a drug test?
(I am not a doctor) Lamictal will only affect a drug test if it's included in the list of drugs they're looking for. It is of course a "controlled substance" and if you aren't prescribed it, you shouldn't be taking it.
Can depakote and lamictal together cause nystagmus?
My son has been taking Depakote and Lamictal together for 2-3 months and was just diagnosed with Nystagmus. I just started looking into this but when I get more answers I will post them.
