Lamictal XR Drowsiness

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CarrieH

CarrieH

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

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