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Is It Advisable To Stop Lamotrigine Cold Turkey?
i have been taking lamotragine for about a year 50 mg per day. the drug has never really helped. I have tried upping the dose it makes things worse. Currently having a problem with legs and feet. Iwould like to stop the drug, Can I stop with out any side effects?
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
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This medication is normally tapered off over a time period, it is not stopped suddenly.
This should be done along with your doctor so that the 2 of you can monitor for any withdrawal effects.
This can include anxiety, return of symptoms, dizziness, headache, irritability, fatigue, nausea.
Your doctor can suggest an alternative that may help you.
I hope this helps
This medication is normally tapered off over a time period, it is not stopped suddenly.
This should be done along with your doctor so that the 2 of you can monitor for any withdrawal effects.
This can include anxiety, return of symptoms, dizziness, headache, irritability, fatigue, nausea.
Your doctor can suggest an alternative that may help you.
I hope this helps
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