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Lamictal Levels Drop For No Apparent Reason

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sydney, AU

I have been on lamicatal (lamotrogine) for 8 years + (on 200mg x 2 a day)
Over the past few months my levels have dropped dramatically (i.e therapeutic range in the 20's) mine hit as low as 2
Doctor did pregnancy test etc etc to try and get to the bottom of this but to no avail (
We have increased to 300mg x 2 but cautiously as at these higher levels side effects are more apparent
Anyway we have tried this and my levels have increased slowly to 14...still not at a satisfactory range...he again… read more

June 1, 2016
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Sorry dear and never had no problem with Lamictol and tegretal been on it 15 yrs and sz free since taking it hope you get and feel better soon

June 3, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member keppra turned me into an emotional irrational wreck!

June 2, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hello I realize that this will be my 1st post on here:) "Hello"
Ok on Keppra & Topamax for years then i got put on Lamictal (mood stabilizers)
Then i moved back to CA & she took me off topamax ist the keppra & ONLY changed my Lamictal level to xr & THATS SUPPOSED TO WORK???
Been argh Cyberonics has NO PROBLEM putting back in my VNS REALLY
& Ive had mental problems stating I think 8 i was in jelly shoes talking to a shrink
Epilepsy 2008 when i hit straight into a concrete wall 56 mph...(cause engine stopped right there lol) HEY GOTTA LAUGH AT IT OR...Anywhoo lets just pretty much say the took out a tumor but i waill ALWAYS be epileptic now

SO TOPAMAX ISNT BROUGHT UP
Seriously i was already on Lamictal for mood stabilizers she just keeps uping the dosage!!

August 24, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I take Lamictal 200mg Brand name, take 1 in morning and 2 at night also on Tegretol 400mg Brand and take 1 in morning and 1 at night and have no side affects just became sz free and live a Normal life met to be became a electrician and worked for GM 30 yrs retired in 08 and going on 22 yrs sz free

July 23, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Gosh, wish I knew

July 22, 2018

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