Is lamictal good for depression and anxiety

Hello, I posted below about my big stupid issue as of late, but I wanted to ask this question separately as it might help give me insight to my medication. I am trying to figure out if my 50 mg/day dose of lamictal in the morning could be responsible for my insomnia. I am hearing that Lamictal's stimulant effects should wear off throughout the day. Is it possible that they don't completely and. Comments Re: lamotrigine vs. lamictal Submitted by PhiMuSister on Mon, 2009-09-21 - 20:19 Hey! Lamotrigine is the generic name (active ingredient of the medicine) and Lamictal is the brand name (trade name the manufacturer gives to the medicine). Lamotrigine/Lamictal is the same drug. Have a great day! -Diane Hey! Comments Re: Can Lamictal tablets be broken in half??? Submitted by stamp on Thu, 2006-06-15 - 16:14 Stacy Hi Yes lamactal can be broken in halve. They have a line in the middle, may have to use some kinda of little knife care they are powdery I have done it Lamotrigine, also known as Lamictal, is a medication used to treat several different types of seizures. Typically, it is used as an add-on medicine for adults whose partial seizures are not well controlled by another seizure medicine. Learn about Lamotrigine’s usage, side effects, and warnings. How Often Are Blood Tests Needed? How often blood tests are done depends on each seizure medicine, the need for monitoring, and other health problems you have or medicines you take. The frequency of testing also varies from doctor to doctor and even country to country. The frequency of blood tests to check for side effects depends on the medicine you take. Many of the older seizure medicines. I am on Keppra (2500 a day) and Lamictal (500 a day). My neurologist and I recently upped the Lamictal dosage and, as a result, my hands have become really shaky. Both my left and right hands constantly shake; whether I eat, (or don't) sleep, (or don't) etc. Basically my hands always shake no matter what I'm doing or not doing. I work as a glazier and sometimes my shaky hand makes me mess up. Doctors choose anti-seizure medications based on a person's seizures & situation. ASMs differ based on spectrum & generic/brand name. Learn about ASMs. I had been taking Keppra for eight months. It had seemed to work. I only had seizures when I had missed doses but otherwise was seizure free. This January, my neurologist and pharmacologist were concerned that I was still having seizures so they want to switch me from Keppra to Lamictal. Because of the possible side effects from Lamictal (rash, etc.), I am going onto the Lamictal gradually. I. Lamictal “high”- Some users report feeling drowsy, “floaty,” or slowed down at doses like 200 mg twice daily, sometimes with memory gaps. Keppra maximum dose- Reported upper limits range up to 4,500 mg/day, though most consider 3,000 mg/day a common maximum. I was searching for information about lamictal and memory loss and came across this site and forum. Forgive me for registering and commenting as I do not suffer from Epilepsy or seizures. The best I can come to the table with is cluster headaches and migraine disorder with mild bi-polar depression. Which I have in the past taken Topamax for.

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