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Advice About Lamictal

Updated May 29, 2015
Candy Says:
Fri, June 6, 2014

hi, I went into Detox for alcohol May 15 and depression. I was then put on Lamictal 50mg lamictal then went to 100mg in 3 days. I've been on 100 mg for 3 weeks. I started reading about side effects, rash, etc. and how normal dose to start with is 25mg for a few weeks then go to 50. I'm worried because my Doctor sent me home with 100mg of lamictal right away. Any thoughts?

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Verwon Says:
Fri, May 29, 2015

Hello Candy! How are you?

The dosages you're reading are for its standard use for Epilepsy, which is quite different than detoxing from alcohol. A doctor must adjust it accordingly for that use, to help prevent delirium tremens and possible seizures, as well as helping to prevent the cravings for alcohol.

As listed by the FDA, the typical side effects for Lamictal may possibly include nausea, weight gain, blurred vision, confusion and anxiety.

How are you doing on this dose?

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