Stopping Lamitical

I am on lamictal and am an adult.  I had a toxic reaction at 200 mg and taking it for two years. It gave me an eye condition, nystagmus. It was reduced to 100 mg.  I am on lexapro (20mg) and wellbutrin (200).  I feel better. I would not take him off lamictal until your pychiatrist says so.  I am not a doctor, but 400 mg seems like an awful lot!  I never heard of being on that much....particularly for a child.  Perhaps tell your doctor you want him to come off it.  He should take him off gradually because coming off any med for bipolar, or any mood disorder, can have some terrible withdrawal effects.  Also, if your child is throwing up, he is definetly having a bad reaction, or perhaps the dosage is making him toxic.  Please talk to your doc.  If he tells you to keep him on it at that dosage, I would get another opinion.  What kind of symptoms of bipolar does your son have?

raku

400 mg does sound like a lot.  I'm on 200 mg and I'm an adult.  I agree with the previous post - talk to the doctor.  I've not had any adverse reaction to Lamictal.

I have been taking lithium metallicum in Homeopathic form, would most definitely reccommend it, as there's absolutely no side effects...

My doctor put me on Lamictal a year ago when I was officially diagnosed with BP2.  I was 18 at the time and was not taking any medication prior to the diagnosis.  Over a course of 6 months my dose was increased to the current level of 300 mg.  In addition I take Abilify - also a mood stabilizer and Prozac (antidepressant).  I haven't had any side affects but I have a high amount of energy and rapid thoughts.  I also have panic attacks which come on out of the blue.  Prior to my diagnosis and medication plan, I had suicidal tendancies (3 attempts) and severe mood swings with anger and rage.  My doctor told me that if I miss 3 doses in a row I have to begin at the introduction dose as the medication is out of your system after 72 hours.  Good luck.

I was on lamactil for many years.  I eventually gave it up because I could no longer afford it and needed something generic.  Well, back to your son.  400mg seems high to me.  Also, please make sure the dose is tapered slowly as you would not want your son to experience withdrawal.  Let you M.D. know what's happening.  Best of luck.  I know it is so difficult to find the correct medication.  His side effects do sound severe so he will need something else.  I pray for you and your son.  Good Mom.