Posted by SLS on December 18, 2009, at 17:52:32
In reply to lamictal response in 3 days?, posted by KaylaBear on December 18, 2009, at 14:05:53
> Hi, I just started lamictal a few days ago and its already working. I know 200 mg is the most common dose but am wondering if anyone has ever stopped at 25 mg? I have had some soft bipolar symptoms, mostly anergenic (sp?) and concentration issues and don't like any of the ssri side effects plus they seem to make me depressed.
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> Im not sure if this is some kind of placebo response or what but I feel so much better after only 25 mg for 3 days. The first day on it made me feel awful but the second and third day-so far so good. Not sure if I am being overly optimistic or what here.
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> I know it will be up to my doc whether to go up to 50 mg or not but just wanted to check with you all to see if anyone else stopped at such a low dose or had such a quick response since it seems too good to be true (and we all know the saying -if it is too good to be true-it probably isn't).
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> cheers =D
If your reaction to Lamictal follows that of the majority, the early improvement you are experiencing will soon disappear. It will return at dosage increases, and hopefully remain stable once you reach a higher dosage.
- Scott
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