Lamictal (lah-MIK-tal) is the brand name used in the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia, and other countries for the seizure medicine lamotrigine (lah-MO-trih-jeen). Lamictal is available in generic form as lamotrigine. I had been taking Keppra for eight months.
It had seemed to work. I only had seizures when I had missed doses but otherwise was seizure free. This January, my neurologist and pharmacologist were concerned that I was still having seizures so they want to switch me from Keppra to Lamictal. Because of the possible side effects from Lamictal (rash, etc.), I am going onto the Lamictal gradually.
lamictal toxicity symptoms, I ... Anti-seizure medication side effects may include memory loss. The epilepsy community shares their experience with Lamictal & Keppra memory issues. I am on Keppra (2500 a day) and Lamictal (500 a day). My neurologist and I recently upped the Lamictal dosage and, as a result, my hands have become really shaky.
lamictal toxicity symptoms, Both my left and right hands constantly shake; whether I eat, (or don't) sleep, (or don't) etc. Basically my hands always shake no matter what I'm doing or not doing. I work as a glazier and sometimes my shaky hand makes me mess up ... Hello, I posted below about my big stupid issue as of late, but I wanted to ask this question separately as it might help give me insight to my medication. I am trying to figure out if my 50 mg/day dose of lamictal in the morning could be responsible for my insomnia. I am hearing that Lamictal's stimulant effects should wear off throughout the day.
Is it possible that they don't completely and ... Hi, I'm 19 and was diagnosed with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy and Generalised Idiopathic Epilepsy. This is a bit awkward for me to ask but I'm getting slightly worried. So, after several seizures with increasing frequency, my doctor has been constantly increasing my dosage of Lamictal.
