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Lamictal side effects?

SusieB
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SusieB is in pain and trying to rest.

I have had migraines since I was probably 15, but they were monthly...

04/01/09
SusieB
Topics:Lamictalpreventative

I started Lamictal 11 days ago and wondered if anyone has experience severe anxiety while taking this medication?

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Nancy Harris Bonk
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My first real experience with chronic head pain...

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Hi SusieB,

 

Lamictal is a antiseizure medication sometimes used for Migraine prevention. Did you have a problem with anxiety before you started this medication? Some of the potential side effects do include worsening depression. Than may include anxiety for some people. If it continues I would suggest contacting your doctor.

 

Good luck

Nancy 

debrat69
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debrat69 is Debbye Rathmann
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I am newly diagnosed, but I have been suffering from migraines since...

Thursday, April 09, 2009

My problem with Lamictal wasn't anxiety, so I can't help you there. I experienced an increase in the intensity of my migraines. They were so bad that I couldn't do anything for 2 days at a time. I hope the anxiety goes away and that it works for you. I'm still on Lamictal, but I am taking it once again for bipolar disorder alone.  Good Luck.

P.S.  I now have had my Lyrica increased in the hopes that this will work. So far so good.

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