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Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Support for tapering Lamictal/lamotrigine.

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DiscussionLamictal Tapering Thread

This is the forum for everyone tapering Lamictal. When you log a check-in in My Taper, it will appear here. That way you can see how others on the s...

Based Psychiatrist
Based PsychiatristStaff
·5mo ago·0 replies·

ARTICLELamictal Withdrawal Symptoms: What Happens When You Stop Lamotrigine

Stopping [Lamictal](/drugs/lamictal) (lamotrigine) too fast can trigger rebound seizures, mood swings, insomnia, and a return of the symptoms it was t...

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·2mo ago·0 replies·

Check-inWhen to cut dose for lamictal

Hi all, I recently changed my lamictal dose to 7.5 mg a few weeks ago. I was on this dose about 3 weeks with no issues, but then I noticed my movemen...

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cabbagequeen
·2mo ago·5 replies·

Check-in1st Lamictal Update - Feeling Okay

Feeling okay. Been having bouts of nausea, anxiety, crying spells, fatigue, gi upset, muscle aches, and sweating.

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Sue G.
·4mo ago·4 replies·

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