Lamictal XR Drowsiness

[CarrieH]

I am still on the tritation pack of Lamictal XR given to me from my neurologist.

I finished the 25mg weeks. I am now on the 50mg dosage. The problem I have is within about an hour (2 hours max) I feel like I've taken a sleeping pill, I'm that drowsy.

Is this normal? Will it go away once my body gets use to the medication even at higher dosages?

Thanks!

-Carrie

[Nakamova]

I had the opposite problem -- the Lamictal made me extra perky during the first few months.

[CarrieH]

Thanks for the reply, I guess I'm extra freaky.

[Nakamova]

Have you tried varying when you take it? Do you take it twice a day or once a day? If you can split the dosage over the day, and/or take it with a meal, that might prevent your blood levels (and side effects) from peaking so dramatically.