Lamictal
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- Also known as Lamotrigine, Lamictal improves a type of epilepsy referred to as partial seizures. Lamictal also increases the interval between depressive or manic episodes in Bipolar Disorder but fails to improve attacks of either depression or mania.
Lamictal causes a skin rash in 5-10% of those receiving the drug. Peak prevalence of the rash occurs in children, those simultaneously treated with valproate and with rapid dose escalation. Uncommonly this eruption may become life-threatening as toxic epidermal necrolysis or the Stevens Johnson syndrome.
Dosage of Lamictal varies from 100 mg to 400 mg depending on other current medicines. Without other therapy the target dose is 200 mg each day but requires gradually increasing to this amount over 6 weeks.
A moderate side effect profile exists, although Lamictal may be safer than other anti-convulsants. Extensive off-label prescriptions are written for cluster headache, peripheral neuropathy and migraine prevention. Inexpensive generics are available.
The concise and direct way of presenting such a vast amount of data in a continuous take without cuts is amazing. Thank you for the information.
This doctor is a human computer. Impressive knowledge.
He's reading a teleprompter. 😆
@@sunflower5749 Lol
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I guess this doctor doesn’t know that Lamictal has already killed at least 15 Americans including a Police Officer from Texas.
I love how this doctor doesn’t yap and yap without saying anything. He gets straight to the data. Very educational.
I just started taking lamictal and my psychiatrist didn't tell me half of the stuff you informed me on! Thank you so much for informing me! Much appreciation!
They never do,, otherwise you would,nt want to take it,,
@@davidnewsome6102 fair enough but so far so good for me :)
Just been watching a video of a guy psychiatrist,, and he said he always, tells his patients, all about the drugs,, mine just said it stops the ups and downs, I have bi polar ,,2 and late January i had a relapse, after a good 2020,, and been stable for 12 years,, you start on a low dose, and slowly increase it, I take 100mg twice a day, no luck so far!!!
This doctor definitely knows his stuff!! Wish he treat me,. I just get fobbed off to someone, lower down , care co ordinator,,
@@spookibunnii8055 congrats on taking lamictal. It’s already killed at least 15 Americans and put thousands of people in the hospital.
Thank you for this video. You explained it in such a clear and concise manner. I was just prescribed this medication and my doctor didn’t explain everything clearly.
Lol, the thumbnail makes it look like you need Lamictal, Dr. Ken.
Ps. I love your content, so informative!
You are extremely intelligent and explain it well. Thank you for this video. Been taking it for awhile and having severe side effects that I didn’t realize were from the limictal. Thank you!
What kind of side effects if you don't mind me asking?
You give life-saving advice. I wear a Med-Alert bracelet, as you have suggested. I highly recommend the bracelet. It speaks for you if you are in a situation when you are unable to speak for yourself.
He is the first person that I tried to find an ever. I need information about a medication or a disorder. His videos are always the best.
It 100% helped with my depression where others had failed
Hello. I'm on my third day taking this drug. You say it helped you, would you mind elaborating? I'm already on many drugs and now adding this one, for depression, and considering the side effects scares me a little. My depression is bad and has come on and off since I can remember. will it work?
@@jesselee4405 yes it’s helped me a lot. I’ve been on an off standard SSRI’s and SNRIs for 20 years. After a particularly bad episode four years ago a psychiatrist prescribed my this as an add on to venlafaxine (I was on the highest dose of venlafaxine). Lamotrigine has helped get rid of the severity of my depressive symptoms. I only suffer with severe depression not bi-polar. It has stopped me crying a lot. I used to cry a lot almost for no reason or out of proportion. I haven’t had any side effects at all with it and now have been able to reduce the venlafaxine down to the lowest minimal dose . It’s been 4 years and my moods have been stable for the longest time ever. I hope they help you too.
@@jesselee4405 Hey, any updates on your lamictal journey?
@@Vampire_Nightshade hi, I'm not sure yet, to be honest as I'm taking several meds 😢 a long with it. Please message again if you'd like and maybe I'll have more consideration after some time. Oh hang and n I'm confused. I'll get back to you
You are so intelligent and have a way to present difficult stuff to understand in an easy, digestible way. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us all. I learn a lot from you. 👍
Thank you so much. I’m currently tapering off of 10mg Lexapro to start 100mg of Lamictal for what seems like bipolar type 2. You did an amazing job explaining the information and easing my anxiety about switching medication.
did this cause an increase appetite?
@@afit279 not for me. You on it too?
@@CaptainBlaine Don't all ways expect reply's from a Drug the FDA never Approved. FDA i found has strictly Warned the most about how agonizing deadly this drug out of others Can be and also have made some sick being swepted under the rug.
did it work?
This is the best explanation I've seen! Thank you. I have been trying to figure out Why Lamotrigine works for me. It's interesting that the medical consensus is that they don't really know why it helps (anything other than seizures) either. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar III, PTSD, and severe depression. I don't understand why this works better than the SSNRI I was on for years, with even less side effects. Even though it is apparent and known that it doesn't effect serotonin or dopamine levels, my depression is so much less severe. I hope more research goes into it.
Possible misdiagnosis of symptoms. BPD mimics other psychiatric disorders to a narrow minded psychiatrists.
Me too, It worked better for me than SSRIs and SNRIs. I just have severe depression and it’s helped stabilise me a great deal. I’d like to know why too.
Me too but scary when I do my own research bp11
Hi, how long was it until you started to feel its affects?.
2 weeks - 1 month for full effects but everyone's body is different@@clairebear2975
THANK YOU for all the work you do here.
Thanks so much for this information. I want to add that Lamotrigine can also cause major hair loss (as it did in my case).
Sir, its good to have you.
Lithium & Lamictal work great for my bipolar disorder. Anti-Psychotics are awful. Thorazine and Trilfon worked but they made me too lethargic.
You take both?
@@randomuploadsismI do.
@@lillian8589 Still huh?
Great information. What do you think about the vaccines?
I take 200mg for severe depression it’s helped me so so much. I don’t like drugs but couldn’t be without it.
Zero side effect
The Psychopathic and demented dreams I had when I first started would make anyone change they're entire life in an instant.
It is one of the most effective and has no effects on autism and sensory processing issues from that. It has been a godsend. I take 200 mg per day. Only issue currently is side effects like drowsiness and tremor. I am readjusting to it after months of being unable to get it because of changes to Medicaid
Everytime I hear the side affects of these drugs I don't want to start taking them
yes i no what you mean i was on it till i here and see what it dos so i stop taking
All medications have side side effects and many have the same side effects. That is why I talk to my doctor about my concerns. There is much to be said for the kind of information these people present. This guy says a lot that is not correct or just his own opinion. My experience is that this is a safe drug and I've been able to tolerate it just fine.
@Expo Scotland I started taking it for seizures but it does not help. I have never experienced any side effects.
@Expo Scotland No. Not really. I started taking it as an ancillary medication when penytoin didn't do the job by itself for my partial seizures. One neurologist said that I was taking too much and lowered the dosage. I have been making various does for about 10 years. There are some doctors who say that it is an old medication and they think there is something better. I'm waiting for tests. I know someone who takes lamictal for bipolar disorder and it does not seem to cause her any problems. Please do not think that I am giving you medical advice. I am not a doctor.
Everyone is wired differently. What works for others may not work for you. That simple.
It has saved my life!!! Also not a single side effect. I am so happy. Before I went on and off to go from motivation/love life, and next few days think about suicide, feel like giving up. It happens very, very much less
I may start for
I hav side effects but low doses through out the day are important. Good for pain/serious psy trama.
@@annmarieoliverie7526 Good luck!
Was there a decrease in anxiety too? Simulki
Amazing video. Very informative.. I could listen to your knowledge all day. Be good to chat to someone like you.
Everyone I meet these days are so freaking ignorant, arrogant and bloody damn right uneducated.
I wish anawl ELISHIA! In the UK we have the NHS,, it's free but there never perfect!! and honest
Very informative and concise, thank you.
Wow what a great video. Thanks for your knowledge, I wish you were my doctor. You just mentioned everything I’m going thru now and I’m very nervous about taking these meds, I might be overreacting from doing too much research- lol wish me luck! Today was my first dose.
Lamictal had little to no side effects for me initially, beside sleeping long hours for a few days and wet dreams.
@@nicolerobson2388 OK, I'm definitely going to be starting to take it. That's an encouragement for head aaa
I’m stuck taking 500mg of this crappy drug a day for seizures. The moment I try to wean off the seizures start. The amount of side effects he covered that I’ve dealt with for the past 10+ years is horrific. I have yet to find a neurologist who seems to care about their patients. It sucks.
So thats the only drug that saves you from the seizures and you call it crappy? Caring for patients will not cure you nor give you a drug that dont exist yet. Just accept you have a fucked up brain and today’s medicine cant cure you or treat you without side effects. It could be worse… you dont have ALS or Huntington Disease. So stop with this self pity.
I’m on 500 mg of it also.
I’m going to ask my neurologist to taper me off hopefully a milligram a week
Best doctor in the world
This medication worked well for my depression but I had horrible horrible insomnia and anxiety. I couldn't tolerate it and had to stop after a few days.
I wondered if this med caused insomnia! I've been taking it for a while now and have terrible sleep problems although I'm on 3 sedating medications. I can't understand it and wondered if its the Lamictal. I take 200mg and really dont think it does anything anyway. I'm not bipolar nor do I have a seizure disorder.
@@jpmcfluffies9451 I am in the same boat. I just started talking it and I'm having terrible insomnia, and when I do finally get to sleep, I have incredibly vivid and depressing dreams. I'm going to stick with it though, I hope it helps. Best of luck to you in your struggles.👃
@@davidsheriff9274 hey David, how has lamotragine been for you so far?
I just have depression, I’m on day 2 of 25g and I have a lot of anxious feelings. I don’t like it. It’s ultimately up to me. I can stop taking it if I want to. Especially because the benefits for depression are not major. Anyone else? Please comment about your experience so far and thank you guys
@@ShayVidz
How it did for u ?
Useful breakdown on Lamictal, ty. I'm wondering what the long-term possibilities of the drug are for BP?
Like, if you take 150mg for say 5 years then slowly taper off it- does it have lasting benefit or are you likely to be "the same" if not worse off than before? It does seem like a potentially good drug for my needs (esp bc of some of my physical factors: low melanin, on Testosterone supplements,... ) but also I am a young adult and wonder if starting it now would be a 'life sentence' that would lead to poorer quality of life in the distant future. I know there's not a lot of research towards this question per say, but it would be useful to get some professional input.
Luckily not had the skin conditions so far, so that's a relief. I do take valproate, i have bipolar too. Drowsiness is definitely thing for me and orthostatic hypotension, the latter from the olanzapine. Tiredness is the worst, i slept all of Sunday and having to nap daily now. Fantastic video btw, very informative 😁 on 100mg.
This helped me so much to learn about lamotrigine!
I have it for bipolar
it helped me more with my depressive episodes, and helped me manage my hypo manic episodes.
I also dont get lost in thoughts as much, i live more in the NOW.
I also dont feel like "giving up" as much.
I want to see how taking lamotrigine during my college classes differ.
Jeez in college and on this already? The worse is insomnia and doctors refusing to prescribe the 1 think that works,,benzodiazepines. Low dose at night to sleep is all I need but drs are too afraid to prescribe it these days//
@@susanstewart9329 uh !maybe bc benzos are highly addictive
Wow! I’m starting lamictal for bipolar 1. I am so happy to hear you’re doing well on it.
@@susanstewart9329 is this what it is. I wonder why I can’t sleep all the time. Glad I watched and read this bec like idk… was about to increase 50mg to 200mg. Not sure if I should do it.
@@GardenGrownGreens take it before work if u have a job.
Why would anyone want to substitute mood swings for these deadly side effects? Thanks for the warning, Sir.
Wow. I’m impressed. Great video!
Took my depression away at 100mg could feel it lift it was amazing . Been on it 21 yrs
How long it take to work plz?
About a month to 6 weeks, around 200mg is the usual dosage so be patient with it. Make sure you titrate up slowly@@cadaankudhiigleh
I am 100% compliant, but only partially responsive to medication. I have been on 250mg Lamictal for 20 years. No problems of any kind. I have had bad reactions to some other psych drugs, (antipsychotics)(carbamazapine) which sent me to the emerg with my body covered in hives and rashes. I take 900mg Lithium with Lamictal for Bipolar 1, rapid cycling.
It took away my depression.
For real?
And mine
Yup me too
On what dose?
The Psychiatrist told me one in a hundred thousand people get a rash that feels like the skin is on fire and to cease the medication immediately if this occurs.
It might help with impulsive aggression and depression when taken in combination with Lexapro.
Apparently, I am “borderline”.
Geez, a box of 25mg Lamictal only costs around $23 where I am. If it was covered by the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (the “PBS”) it would cost even less, just $6.50 per box.
No.... 2500/1 sjs....
Hi!👋🏻 I am BPD too and have severe depression. How has lamotrigine helped you? I take venlax as an anti-depressant. What dose of lamotrigine are you currently on? I appreciate your reply.
Having extreme hairloss, heart palpitations and chest pains. I've been weaning myself from 300 MG to 150. Now I am at 150 MG and going down to 150 every other day... then I'm going to stop. I don't have a psychiatrist anymore. She left my clinic and they have no one else I can see.
Has anyone experienced minor memory loss from this? And if so what was your dose and side affects?
Totally. Some days I couldnt remember my phone number and stuff like that. Besides it gave me horrible permanent tinnitus
@@MikkelJankovic have you experienced increase appetite increase?
@@afit279 no
Honestly, I don’t even remember if my memory was always like this or only after i started taking lamictal 2 years ago also i have weak focus and i get double vision sometimes
@@afit279 yes, i really did.
He’s the best!!! 🙏🏻 doc.
wow that was thorough....
Can you do a video on trileptal (oxcarbazepine)?
So do foods rich in high folic acid reduce the Lamotrigine effect?
I was misdiagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Prescribed ridiculous amounts of antipsychotics. I couldn't see or think straight. I learned to be very suspicious if obsessive psychiatrists. A second opinion proved BPD and months of weaning off those erroneous meds.
Has anyone experienced sever nausea, double vision, dizziness, and headache. these symptoms last all day for me, and are starting to effect being able to go to work and drive. these symptoms last all day with, however for me it is the best medication top take with my other medical conditions. I take it for epilepsy.
The blurred vision is real one time my vision got so bad I couldn’t see at all and I mean at all I thought I overdosed and it was like that for two days my vision was fully back in three days and I got super sick I take 100mg morning and night
What drugs are good for seizures in 17 years old and no family history no fall and normal birth
This guy is on the Spectrum FR
Very impressive. He's so knowledgeable, I would even take poison if he was the one prescribing it 😂
Clumsiness too
It helped my depression , when I hit 100mg could feel depression just leave, I read it brushes opiate receptors but not proven but it worked , been on for 20 yrs , of course I want to get off it but always a problem getting off drugs for brain.
I have terrible hair loss, is that common with Lamictal
So did I understand correctly that the rash resulting in life threatening disease occurs “almost never” with bipolar disorder?
Yes, headache, tremor and blurred vision... and omg!!! Lots of itching... had to send back and the pharmacy had to remove certain substance that causes itching. Hate that I have to take all this crap!
@@blairsterling6141 Because it helps people LIVE.
@@blairsterling6141 It takes many people out of Hell you moron. It's an anti-psychotic. Google it, Jesus.
@@blairsterling6141 You just invented that 5% statistic. You have no idea. You aren't a psych.Medication in the short-term is essential for many people. Dr. Breggin advocated love etc as treatment, well many people don't have anyone that loves them. So they need that treatment.
@@blairsterling6141 "Small minority" based on what data? On what study? Once again - you have made this up to suit your own narrative.
@@randomuploadsism It's not an anti-psychotic. It's an anti-convulsant.
I don't have a rash, and with over 15 years of it with keppra...I e never had. I certainly have issues with my balance. I feel like I have not started having some of these effects until recently and that's why I'm doing research.
I feel better , is like 1/2 of my depression is gone but now I have a horrible insomnia and is getting worse , I get weird dreams , itching all over my body I feel like I’m going to collapse, I can tolerate all of symptoms but I need some sleep is killing me 😓
Sorry to hear this. I would use this time to get counselling to fix your depression so you can stop taking it.
I read from someone that lamictal made them more sensitive to deodorant and fabric softener. They had to switch to natural stuff and if helped get rid of the itch. I hope this is helps with the itch. I'm starting it tomorrow and hope this doesn't happen
Did you decide to get off it? If not, is your sleep still impacted? I sleep very poorly and have been on a high dose for a while now. I take two other sedating meds and I still sleep badly. I wonder if its the Lamictal. I take 200mg.
Have you tried ambien.zolpidem?
@@im_saved_by_grace I have, but it no longer works for me. And it sucks, but all hypnotic drugs or benzos should not be used long term. It is so not fair when all you want is a medication that will consistently give you sleep that you can take long term. Other antidepressants worked well for me for years. Not my brain is just taxed out. Nothing works.
I'm taking this shit and I'm always tired and feel dizzy and feel like I am paranoid all the time
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You are incredible! Thank you so much
I feel 💯 informed. Thank you!
This Dr. is a walking encyclopedia
I FUCKING LOVE YOU LAMICTAL 💗💞💗💞
Same
I’ve tried so many antidepressants and none work and then I tried this medication and it’s the best one I’ve been on
No big side effects either besides dry mouth lol
@@andrewreyna742What dose? Do you feel happy now?
im on 200mgs 3 times a day for depression. I've been on it for 27yrs and I only take it because, when I don't take it I feel foggy minded I get very confused and I stumble. I feel very stupid and slow. I have children and I feel as I cant just stop with the highest dose. Of 200mgs 3times a day. I couldn't function mentally correctly. I want this medication out of me. How long would it take to come off this medication after takeing it for 27yrs for "depression"?? Im done!! Im on 200mg 3times a day. The highest dose! Pleas help. 😔
Excellent
I am taking Lamictal for my BPD and when I moved up to 150mg I noticed differences, but with everything going on in my life, I assumed it was stress. Then when I was bumped up to 200mg, the side effects went into overdrive- double/blurred vision, headaches, nausea, stomach pains, vaginal burning/swelling, etc.
Since I was near passing out on a daily basis, I had to suddenly stop(this was at the advice from my pharmacist, because with COVID, it impossible to get ahold of any of my doctors or a lot of them quit/transferred). Most of the negative side effects seem to be leaving, however, I still have the vaginal issues along with stomach issues.
My PCP is recommending to go to 100mg(even though I have been off the med for 1 wk) and then taper down, but idk what to do, as I worry about SJS and such. This medication should not exist in my opinion.
I'm sorry that is your experience. I am quite happy with lamictal and it literally saved my life. I agree that it can be dangerous but as a last resort it is a life saver. I have tried pretty much everything before this btw. I am taking this for ptsd.
Gotta go super super slow. My doctor took me from 25 50 to 75 THEN 100. 100 is where I see differences and I always have the cushion to increase in smaller increments if it wains or episodic. Everyone is different but sometimes we all don't need the 200. Especially if doing lifestyle changes or adjunct therapies. Best of luck!
@@catherine5558Hello :) How did lamotrigine help you? I have bpd
Excellent! Thanks
I started using Lamitor for Bipolar depression, they say it's very good, it's a medication that has to start with a low dose and increase slowly, I have to reach 200mg
I just started at a low dose and my hair is falling out in clumps. I already take supplements, zinc, biotin, fish oils, selenium. It’s awful . Ugh. Anyone have suggestions? Thanks in advanced!
Hair loss is a side effect of some anti-convulsants. Sadly your only option is probably to stop the drug. However, talk to your doctor first!
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Which is worse for the brain and body zyprexa or Lamictal?
If weight gain is a concern, then Zyprexa is not what you want. Zyprexa is notorious for weight gain and metabolic syndrome.
However, Zyprexa is an amazing drug for controlling both psychosis and mania. It is usually one of the last resorts, however, because of the aforementioned sides effects.
Zyprexa will mess up ur heart rate
@@ashleymacleod7270 yes my heart started skipping beats, bloody awful
Zyprexa is shrinking your brain. Lamictal do not.
Is it good for very bad depression
It's a great drug, treating many different conditions but I think there should be more concern and info about taking the medication long term, and possible withdrawal effects after doing so.
I’ve been taking it for 4 years now for depression mood stability (not bi-polar). I don’t know much about long term either.
Does lamicital work for nerve pain.
I have terrible joint pain on lamictal.
Should see a doctor right away
@@cristianarteaga1092 i just quit lamictal
Yeah it apparently causes osteoporosis
I was recently prescribed lamictal for depression and anxiety after trying many different medications with poor luck. My main issue are these uncomfortable sensations that I have in my body that go hand in hand with the anxiety I have. Has anyone experienced this and have had success with lamictal helping this?
Can lamictal cause involuntary movements?
I have found some articles on pubmed that have reported either a cataplexy or Touretticism like syndrome that goes away upon stoppage. Like semi suppressable involuntary movements triggered or worsened by emotions.
So why does it feel like lamotrigine makes my mood so much better then? You’re saying it doesn’t actually treat the depression or mania. For me it seems like it takes the depression away almost completely
Same here!
It prevents the episodes from flaring up. If you have/had frequent depressive episodes it may be preventing them or causing them to not get to the worse of it.
It's been shown to treat depression part also
Just wondering have anyone used this medication that have Glossopharyngeal Neuroglia Disorder?
Opinion for anxiety and depression?
Weight loss?
Literally no one told me anything about the med and I’ve been on it for years 😂 very informative especially because I’ve experienced symptoms and had no idea that’s what it was from.
You mean folate not folic acid right? I have the MTHFR gene mutations both of them. I heard folic acid is toxic for those with the MTHFR mutations and methylfolate is needed instead.
I had to stop taking it... it helped my bipolar over the 2 weeks but i kept getting random hives, itchiness, redness and a low fever
I heard it is used as adjunct for depression. No?
Yes for depression that has been severe and difficulties treating-i e stubborn depression
I m taking with nortriptyline
My daughter has Epilepsy (JME) and I am concerned about the 600mg high dose of Lamotrigine. She is taking 600mg because as I parent I refused to give her sodium valproate due to its side effects on women. Do you think the dose is too high or Lamotrigine is the right medication for JME?
My dr prescribed this medication today for severe depression and anxiety. The side effects are absolutely terrifying and I don’t think I would like to take it. Anybody take it for for depression and anxiety? Has it helped? Please help!
Hey I’m wondering if you started? Is it helping?
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The Lamictal doesn’t work for me. I take 450 mg a day, split between morning and night. I noticed my mind isn’t right. I forget things and I can’t name certain objects sometimes.
Can I take it if I have Chronic idiopathic urticaria? Autoimmune condition? I'm not bi-polar, but I have depression and anxiety. I heard you can get severe skin conditions from it.
I have CIU too. And I have been prescribed this as well. I am nervous.
@@angeminc I hope it works for you without any skin conditions.
Let me know.👍
@@bonnie7875 will do.
I don’t even remember why, but I started it and it was all bad I had to get off. I prolly don’t remember because of this topamax I’m on :p psh life has been tiring
I have zero side effects.
I still want off
I’ve been on the drug since 2007!
In the past I’ve weaned off keppra all by myself which is crazy since it was extended release.
I suffered from epilepsy an occipital neuralgia
What is bipolar 3? Thanks
Is it common heart skiping..im sorry for my bad writing im on that drug and cant remember the words
well that''s when you have proper doctor. informed consent. honest and lets be honest this old guy have way highter cognetive abilitys than most dr.
that thumbnail my boy
how to treat lamotrigine cause insomnia
How to ask your doctor.
My psychiatrist just started me on 25mg twice a day
Does this drug increase weight gain in some people?
It's labeled as a weight neutral medication. I've been taking it for 15 years. I haven't experienced weight gain while on this med.. I'm just one person, but this has been my experience.
has anyone experienced increase appetite?
Yeah I did
Lamictal gave me so much panic and anxiety and made my depression worse