Lamictal weight loss

[kgill78]

I have recently started taking Lamictal for bipolar, 25mg the first week and am now at 50mg until I see my pdoc next month.  I have been having trouble eating since starting the lamictal.  I feel hungry but my stomach is doing some nauseous, crampy thing.  I have already lost a few pounds which I am thrilled about.  Has anyone else had this experience before?

Take care all!
Krystal

[jen21287]

Racheal-
I do not want to discourage you, because everyone responds differently, but I was not able to stay stable on Lamictal alone for very long - less than 1 year. I was put on Seroquel after some awful episodes and that stabilized everything - I was on Seroquel for 2.5 years. This summer I decided that I could no longer handle the side effects from Seroquel and so I went off of it. I have been on Lamictal for over 3 years (alone for about 2 months now)  and things have been going pretty well. Lots of people do really well on Lamictal. Good luck!
Jen

[cowgirlnerd]

Not discouraged - I just want to be prepared.  I just realllly don't want another massive episode like the last year.  I have heard that most people are on Lamactical PLUS something - my pdoc keeps insisting that he thinks it is sufficient - and we will look at other options later.  My depression has been creeping lately, and it worries me some.

I feel pretty good now - I just don't know how long it will last.

Thanks!
Rach

[imsmiley12]

I did the lamictal/cymbalta dance for about 2 years with great sucess.  I've been a naughty girl and went off my meds a few months ago, but I think that I must be in a remission type phase, 'cause I am doing great.  I had some stomach issues toward the end, and my pdoc gave me a prescription for prevacid which really helped.  He told me some times the lamictal can kick up the production of stomach acid and that gives you the upset stomach. You could maybe ask your pdoc about that, or try some OTC acid reducers if you can afford them.  The store brand ones work as well as the name brand and are cheaper.  Also, be sure to let your pdoc know about the depression creeping up. (With mine a phone call is usually sufficient.)  You may need to add a mild AD to your "cocktail."  Good luck, and hang in there.  I went through the "how long will this med last" game for quite a few years....eventually the right combo for you will be found.  HUGZ

[tres1965]

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you! The long-term
effect for me was stabilization after I reached the full dose.
They did re-up the amount for a couple months though, when
I was having issues. Thought I just remembered though, was
one month when I was 'bad' & messed up my meds you have
to go back to starting point, if you mess up like I did. That
was NOT fun, so I would not do that! Give yourself a hug!

[LeftCoastChick]

I was really physically ill getting off Cymbalta, it was pure hell. The Lamactil worsed my reflux for a bit, and I was green around the gills for the first 2 weeks, I'm at 100mgs now, and my appetite goes up and down quite a bit. I'm on Lithium as well, and that's caused me reflux to go up, but now I take with food and it seems to be fine now. I'm either really hungry or really disinterested in eating. Hmm.

[Vanity104]

i take  lamital to still on the starter pack  did any body get confused and clumsy and have blured vision