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Posted 1/27/2012 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
I was wondering if anyone takes Lamictal to prevent seizures? I have been on Dilantin 350mg daily since 1998 and have just been switched to this med. I haven't had a seizure since 98. My seizures are a result of getting hit in the head which caused brain damage. Would like to hear from Lamictal user and there results.
(350mg Dilantin daily)
(3- 7.5/500 hydrocodon daily for bulging disc and bone spurs)

Post Edited (Nightshifter999) : 1/27/2012 8:11:14 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/2/2012 8:33 AM (GMT 0)
My son is taking Lamictal and has for years. While taking a combination of Topamax and Lamictal, he was seizure free for three years.

The Topamax caused him to be very slim as it affected his appetite. When he started having seizures again, his neurologist switched his medication to Keppra and Lamictal and he was seizure free for nine months. His seizures started again a year ago now and he's currently taking three medications; Keppra, Lamictal and Vimpat.

His Lamictal dosage had to be reduced significantly due to some elevated liver enzyme levels.

It seems to be a never ending battle - at least for us.

Good luck to you! I hope the Lamictal works.
Posted 2/3/2012 1:34 AM (GMT 0)
i have taken lamictal back in late 90s, early 00s---- it did not work for me, but many of the meds they have tried for me did not work. i wish i could remember more about it for you but my memory has been greatly affected by my meds and my seizures. i have heard it has been a very positive drug for many people. keep a positive outlook for yourself and try to narrow down the triggers for your seizures.
Posted 3/23/2012 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, I have been taking lamictal for about 1 year. I have been treated with : Keppra - which made me very emotional,  then they put me on Depakote - which caused me to have tremors / blurry vision, They had to increase the dosage gradually - 50 mgs @ a time , I am currently taking 400 mg's daily ( 200 am / 200 pm )  It has worked very well for me. When I have had seizures in the past three months or   ( 4 ). I have had them more along the lines of the petit mal ,, blank stare for 30 secs to 1 minute,, have found that my "trigger" point is when I get under alot of stress it brings them on. hope that this helps. tongue
Posted 3/27/2012 7:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there, I have been taking lamotrigine for the last 6years. I first started on 25mg which was a pathetic amount anyway I am now on 400mg, I have not had any side effects however as this is close to a toxic dose and the seizures were not controlled I am now also on Keppra. I am 1000mg a day which I am led to believe is not a large amount. I have been seizure free for approx 16 months which might not seem a lot but it is to me. When my medication has been increased and when I was put on the Keppra it made me aggressive but that didn't last too long and I have not had any other side effects. I hope I have been of help and good luck.
Posted 5/13/2012 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
I started 3 years ago taking Lamotrigne, was having 100 seizures a year for 40 years. PUt on this drug and they quickly drop to 3 a year, then 0 a year. Theres something in this drug that does the work.
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