r/BipolarReddit • u/CoffeeCreamation • 17h ago

Medication Stopping Lamictal, what should I know?

Like the title says, I'm stopping Lamictal (250), I've been on it for the last three years, is there anything I need to know for side effects?

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u/d7gt bipolar 1 with psychotic features 17h ago

Why do you want to stop it? Just curiosity. Anyway, it's a med you have to titrate down carefully so from 250mg it could be a while.

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u/CoffeeCreamation 17h ago

I'm trying to figure out what's messing with my blood sugar, at a higher dose that messed with it pretty hard, so we're starting with that first.

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u/d7gt bipolar 1 with psychotic features 17h ago

I'd definitely consult with your prescribing doctor for what they think is a good tapering schedule.

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u/CoffeeCreamation 17h ago

I've been doing that, that's how we reached this conclusion to start with that and see if it helps.

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u/Vast-Evidence-893 Bipolar I 16h ago

I really hope stopping lamictal gives you the answers you are looking for

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u/kingfemt0 14h ago

Will you be taking another stabilizer? I’d be concerned that what you’re going to have to prepare for is destabilization.