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Posted by theo on April 2, 2010, at 17:04:47
Anyone tried Lamictal XR versus regular? I metabolize fast and regular Lamictal taken at night would wear off about 4pm, and I can't take it in the morning.
Any input would be appreciated!
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 2, 2010, at 17:06:24
In reply to Lamictal XR anyone??, posted by theo on April 2, 2010, at 17:04:47
> Anyone tried Lamictal XR versus regular? I metabolize fast and regular Lamictal taken at night would wear off about 4pm, and I can't take it in the morning.
>
> Any input would be appreciated!You could always try a small dose in the morning + a large dose at night.
Posted by theo on April 2, 2010, at 17:50:28
In reply to Re: Lamictal XR anyone??, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 2, 2010, at 17:06:24
> > Anyone tried Lamictal XR versus regular? I metabolize fast and regular Lamictal taken at night would wear off about 4pm, and I can't take it in the morning.
> >
> > Any input would be appreciated!
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> You could always try a small dose in the morning + a large dose at night.
>As I mentioned, can't take in the morning.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 2, 2010, at 18:01:00
In reply to Re: Lamictal XR anyone??, posted by theo on April 2, 2010, at 17:50:28
> > > Anyone tried Lamictal XR versus regular? I metabolize fast and regular Lamictal taken at night would wear off about 4pm, and I can't take it in the morning.
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> > > Any input would be appreciated!
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> > You could always try a small dose in the morning + a large dose at night.
> >
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> As I mentioned, can't take in the morning.
>
>
>Why?
Posted by theo on April 2, 2010, at 18:26:14
In reply to Re: Lamictal XR anyone??, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 2, 2010, at 18:01:00
> > As I mentioned, can't take in the morning.
> >
> >
> >
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> Why?Feel zoned out and crappy, can't funtion. Like to take at night to sleep through the sides.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 2, 2010, at 19:39:24
In reply to Re: Lamictal XR anyone??, posted by theo on April 2, 2010, at 18:26:14
RE, taking a dose in the morning...
>Feel zoned out and crappy, can't funtion. Like to take at night to sleep through the sides.
Well, if you switched to taking the XR version at night, the daytime side effects are likely to be more pronounced because your blood level would be higher during the day. Taking a small dose in the morning + your usual dose at night (or slightly less) may have a similar effect to taking the XR, which is why I suggested it. Alternatively, you could try a small dose in the early afternoon + your usual dose at night. I imagine that you'll find a regimen which suits you.
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