Trying to get over Lamictal, Risperdal

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Registered: 05-04-2003
Trying to get over Lamictal, Risperdal
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Wed, 01-26-2005 - 12:26pm

The last two weeks have been crazy. It seems like ever since I upped my Lamictal to 50 mgs, I have been a little manic. AT first it was managable, but then I upped to 75 mgs and have not been able to sleep. So the doc gives me risperdal, .5 mgs at first, if it doesn't work 1 mg. So Monday night I am unable to sleep, again, and the baby wakes up at 1 am because he has soaked through his diaper and poo is everywhere. Kinda funny if you are not about to pass out, which I did, while the baby was naked on the changing table. When I came to, shaking, cold and still dizzy, I screamed for dh and told him to take the baby, which he did. Dh is still mad at me becasue it is all my fault and when is it ever going to end for him. What a dufus. So the next day, I am so dizzy and tired I can't get out of bed, so dh stays home to take care of the kids. I call the doc and she takes me off the risperdal, but is not convinced the lamictal is causing the mania so she wants me to stay on. I say I am sure it is and want to come off, she says okay (knowing I will do it anyway). Anyone else get manic on lamictal? What a week. I am feeling better today and slept last night even though both kids go up at separate times. Here's to feeling better soon!

Kristin

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Registered: 12-20-2004
Wed, 01-26-2005 - 12:41pm

Kristen,

I'm glad you're feeling better. That sounds like a scarey experience!! I'm glad the babies okay too. You didn't say if your doc came up with another med you can go on. I hope things get streightened out soon.

Love,

Jamie

Love,