Stopping Lamotrigine
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I have been on epitec for 3 months and have been suspecting it as the cause of severe depression and inability to focus. I can hardly talk to anyone because it feels like i dont have anything appropriate to say, my vocabulary is shot and this has been causing social anxiety. I was about to lose it when i started looking for discussions mentioning similar symptoms and to my relief I have found quite a lot of people experiencing exactly the same as me.
So i want to kick this med immediately. I know it is probably unwise, but wanted to know if anyone out there has stopped using altogether (im on 100mg a day) without issues?
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Re: Verwon (# 1)
Hi Verwon,
It has been prescribed as a mood stabilizer treating bipolar.
Point taken thank you, I'll be consulting with my doc about replacing it.
Take care..
Why are you taking it? What condition is being treated with it? It might not be safe for you to stop it abruptly.
I think it would be best for you to consult your doctor, and possibly switch to a different medication.
The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including dizziness, headache, weight changes, and mood changes.
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