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

[cowgirlnerd]

I did the same exact thing.  It last for about 3 weeks, and gets better as you stablize.  I was on the same starter pack and increased to 100mg.  Now he has increased me to 150mg to the eventual 200 mg.  

Trust me - I thought I was going to toss my cookies CONSTANTLY for those first 3-4 weeks.  It does get better.  I was so excited that I was going to lose a TON of weight,but after losing about 8 lbs during those weeks, I ate like a pig after I could actually eat.

What hurt me, too, was coming down from the Cymbalta - had bad withdrawals.  

What helped me was to keep some food in there - soup, oatmeal, crackers, toast, and stay hydrated.  Also, I didn't take the meds until night time and made sure I drank a glass of milk and ate SOMETHING with it.  

It's rough, but it gets better, I promise.  When you go back for your meds check, make sure you tell your pdoc - he has me splitting my 150 into 100 and 50 at 2 different times now to avoid some of it.  

Hang in there and let me know how it goes!

Racheal