Starting Lamictal - Need Tips!

I started Lamictal, found that it helped my depressive episodes but not my manic ones. Lexapro was added to the mix, then eventually Olanzapine as well. I’ve found Lamictal works better with a combination of meds.

I’ve been on lamictal for over 10 years and it’s helped me more than any other medication I’ve tried.

When I first started on it, I was really sleepy for the first week. Take it at night before bed. It takes about 4 weeks to build up in your system but then you should see some improvement. Don't go off of it cold turkey! It can lead to super mania or super depression. They start you on a low dose and titrate up. Safer than lithium too