Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can The Dosage Of Lamictal Be Reduced All Of A Sudden Without Any Side Effects?
My psychiatrist I had in the past kept bumping up my lamictal saying it was safe. he bumped me up 400mg twice a day. he left his practice and now I see one of his assistants who says it is way to high a dose and dangerous. I have taken this dose for several years and she says to go down to 600MG. I would like to taper off but scared I will suffer major side effects. can I just cut back just that quick after all these years? this is not an actual psychiatrist I am seeing now. I want to cut back but don t want major side effects
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
HI
Thanks for using healthcare magic
Maximum dose of lamictal is 400 mg per day in case of bipolar and you are taking 800mg per day. Better to decrease it gradually by 25 mg per week, other wise, it could lead to serious skin disorder. Do not panic in that case, if you have not get any side effect yet, mean you are in safer side and gradually tapering of drugs would help you.
Thanks
Thanks for using healthcare magic
Maximum dose of lamictal is 400 mg per day in case of bipolar and you are taking 800mg per day. Better to decrease it gradually by 25 mg per week, other wise, it could lead to serious skin disorder. Do not panic in that case, if you have not get any side effect yet, mean you are in safer side and gradually tapering of drugs would help you.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Lamitor
Loading Online Doctors....