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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:25:56#1
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So i've been taking this medicine called Lamictal for a few years now, the dose i have atm is 200mg/day (100 in the morning and 100 at night, but lately i've been neglecting it. I've talked to a friend about this earlier and he was kinda worried about the fact that i was even concidering it i mean, i usually take my medicine in the morning but i'm always too tired at night to take it before i go to bed. I haven't had any seizures (sp) since... October -05 (i think) the way i see it, it's just a waste of money.




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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:28:05#2
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I haven't had any seizures (sp) since... October -05 (i think)


If thats because you have been taking you meds, it would seem like a big risk to not take them.

But then thats gambling



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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:31:46#3
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The drugs are probably keeping the seizures away.

I'd talk to your doctor before you stop taking the drug.

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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:32:18#4
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I guess, but... I'm just tired of having to take it everyday




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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:32:25#5
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I think you should talk to your doctor before you decide to just stop taking medicine. You probably haven't had seizures because you have been taking it.




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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:35:39#6
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x4ndr4 said:
I guess, but... I'm just tired of having to take it everyday


I cant imagine what its like to have to take meds everyday, but they appear to be doing their job hun



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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:36:10#7
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Taking medication every day can be a pain, I know, but if your doctor has thought it necessary to prescribe it for you to take every day there must be a very good reason to keep taking it.

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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:37:12#8
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I hate doctors...




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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:37:17#9
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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:45:01#10
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i take like 3 different fings a day and it drives me nuts!




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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:45:47#11
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I think when your dealing with something as serious as seizures you definitely need to talk to your doctor before you come off the meds.

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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:47:09#12
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The friend that i was talking about actually said something about that there is a possibility that i might have a depression if i quit taking them, seeing that they also keeps my mood on a normal level. (maybe that's why i've been so weird over the past few months) i mean, these days it's like, i get pissed off for no reason, i can start crying, just like that etc. etc...




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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:49:12#13
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I agree with most people here. You should have a good talk to your Doctor about it. If you ever do decide to stop taking your meds, I would do it very slowly. For example, you could get a tablet cutter if its tablets and cut into halves and then quarters. Take 75mg morning and night for another 3 or 4 weeks, then 50mg for another 3 or 4 weeks. Keep doing that "if all is well" untill you are off them.
I did this with medicine I was taking for bipola and I no longer take meds and feel very well. Having said all of that, I do reccomend that you have a really good talk to your Doctor though. Sometimes people can get off there meds and be ok, but very often that is not the case. Everyone is different.
I wish you all the best with this. Good luck.




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Edited: June 22, 2007 @ 11:51
New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:50:41#14
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Well turkey is usually very hot this time of year so no, you cant go cold in turkey

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New Post! Jun 22, 2007 @ 11:56:34#15
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x4ndr4 said:
The friend that i was talking about actually said something about that there is a possibility that i might have a depression if i quit taking them, seeing that they also keeps my mood on a normal level. (maybe that's why i've been so weird over the past few months) i mean, these days it's like, i get pissed off for no reason, i can start crying, just like that etc. etc...


Lamictal is also used to treat bipolar so that would explain its effects on your mood.

Also discontinuation of Lamictal should be done in a step-wise reduction over a couple of weeks. S

So do not give up cold turkey, it will not be good for you.
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