
Suggest Remedies For Anxiety, Depression And Fatigue While On Lamictal

My question is this; if I take Lamictal and Trileptal can I take YAZ without it being contradicted. The reviews and advice are all over the board and I'm frustrated and scared of negating meds that are positively supporting me. My second question would be my partner and I are also looking at starting a family soon. On the strength of Lamictal and Trileptal is it safe with pregnancy?
Lamictal and Carbamazepine are safe to use
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Hi, thanks for asking from HCM
I can understand your concern. If we consider drug interactions between Lamictal or Lamotrigine with Birth control pills then in a number of studies using Birth control pills with Lamotrigine has shown to reduce the levels of later drug.
Trileptal or Carbamazepine is known to reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
So final decision lies on the treating doctor. Pills can be taken while on Lamictal or Trileptal without any significant adverse events.
Lamictal or Trileptal both are considered as relatively safe in pregnancy so no need to worry about that. Using Folic acid while on this drug also reduces risk of any side effects. Please discuss with your doctor before conception for best outcome.
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Yes it will interact.
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Trileptal will reduce the concentration of Progesterone. Lamictal effectiveness too will be reduced by progesterone.
Progesterone is metabolised by Cyt P450 enzyme which is affected.
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No serious drug interactions will be seen
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They would definitely interfere with levels and will alter efficacy but final decision about dose adjustments or changing depends upon treating doctor.
But if you take birth control pills with these drugs then there would not be any serious drug interactions.
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SNRIs can help you.
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Hello again, I am sorry for late reply
If you have been never given SNRI drugs then that could be used. Venlafaxine or Duloxetine can be used. Both of these will not interact with Lamictal or Trileptal. Both are safe to use and are free of serious side effects. The drugs will reduce the fatigue, severe anxiety and pain and will help you. In next appointment you can talk with your doctor for that.
Apart from this vitamin supplements especially Vitamin B6 or pyridoxin containing have great roles in PMDD. Exercise daily, have good diet rich in proteins and complex carbs and low in fats. This will too help you.
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