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Switching From Cymbalts To Lamictal


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#1 artie

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Posted 29 April 2014 - 11:37 PM

     I started cymbalta from Celexa,and starting out was easy. no drastic effects,but trying to stop cymbalta and switch to lamictal,my experience was awful.Just switching from one to the other the dizziness and disorientation was unmanageable. So I came here and learned to step down,i was on 60mg,so i dumped half the pill and Im now on approx.30mg.and stopped the lamictal all together,I also picked up a cold or something in this process.I realize i will have to step down alittle more before switching to lamictal. 

    I am hoping the effects of lamictal is as the dr.informed me it could be. very affective according to their patients.


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Posted 30 April 2014 - 08:42 AM

Welcome Artie.

 

Just start out slow with the lamictal as it is famous for causing episodes of rage and violence.


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Posted 30 April 2014 - 09:53 AM

Hi Artie

Avoid alcohol as the Lamictal boosts the effects of booze. Don't get pregnant (this doesn't apply to you, but good to note) because cleft lip/palate birth defects have been reported.

Good luck with this! Keep us in the loop- post your progress.



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