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Lamotrigine Withdrawal

Lamotrigine is a drug used to treat and control seizures associated with epilepsy. It is also used as a mood-stabilizing drug in patients with bipolar disorder. Lamotrigine is known to have very bad withdrawal symptoms when drug consumption is suddenly discontinued. According to clinical studies, abrupt Lamotrigine withdrawal may increase the episodes of seizures in epilepsy patients. Other withdrawal symptoms include mood swings, inability to focus, headaches, tiredness, suicidal thoughts, etc.

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I am experiencing Lamictal withdrawal symptoms. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have run out of Lamictal and the pharmacy will not open for the next two days. I am going to miss the dose for the next three nights. I am on Lamictal 200 mg at night along with two of Lorazepam. I have now terrified myself by reading internet chat groups. I also take Vyvanse and Effex...  Read Full »

Dr. Ashok Kumar

Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I like to assure you that internet chat groups are personal testimonials of individual persons and do not indicate in majority of cases what scientifically proved and same is applicable for Lamictal (Lamotrigin...  Read Full »

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