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Drinking alcohol while on Lithium IS NOT OK!
Lithium can cause dehydration and IT'S IMPORTANT that you drink at least 8 - 8 ounce glasses of water per day!!!!! If not then your Lithium level will increase. ALCOHOL DEHYDRATES YOUR BODY!!!
It is also extremely important that you work closely with your doctor and have you kidneys and thyroid gland and heart function checked regularly while you are take this medication.
(I am not a doctor) I have been taking 300mgs of Lamictal once a day for 10 years due to a seizure disorder and I drink beer every couple of days. I haven't noticed any adverse effects. It is however, important to consider how long you have been taking it, what other medications you take, and how much you drink.
I have not had good experiences when I have tried and I am only on 100mg for migraines. It definitely intensifies the effect of the Topamax and i feel completely out of it the next day and I have never been one to be hung over. If I were you I would maybe have one drink and pass on the rest, trust me it is not worth it.
Blacked out a majority of the time on minimal drinks. Do not mix!
has anyone tried taking Nyquel or sinus meds on Topamax did they have bad side affects?
You have to talk to your doctor about this and most importantly be HONEST about how much you are drinking. If you are having one glass a month(I mean one 8oz glass) then you are probably ok. But it recommended that you not drink when you are on a seizure medication (even if that is not what you are using it for).
ive done it before a couple times.
nothing too bad.
but if you drink a lot of alcohol its bad.
very very bad.
Absolutely not! Drinking alcohol increases your risk for seizures.
No you shouldn't because it can led you to taking more drugs and making you more crazy!
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Is lamotrigine also known as Lamictal?
Yes. It is the generic name for Lamictal.
Can you consume Alcohol and lamictal and lithium?
I have been taking 300 mg Lamictal and 300 mg Lithium for a year. I can drink, but it doesn't seem to be as enjoyable to me as it once was. I seem to get affected by a very small amount of alcohol, and I feel icky for a day or so afterwards. My psychiatrist has told me that this occurs because Lamictal and alcohol are metabolized by the same enzymes in the liver, so the alcohol stays in your system for longer. I have also heard that it has something to do with GABA receptors in the brain.... Since I've been taking this combination, I have gotten really bad hangovers every time I drink- I feel it the next morning even after one glass. I have gotten really drunk a few times, and those were very unpleasant.
Is Lamictal Poisonous to dogs?
can lamotrigine be used for dogs with seizures?
Is it safe to take lamictal with cough syrup?
Yes, it is safe to take cough syrup while you are taking Lamictal. Lamictal is used to treat seizures and mood disorders.
Is it safe to mix lamictal with suboxone?
My doctor prescribes me lamictal, cellexa and suboxone and I have not had any adverse reactions
What is lamigdole?
Perhaps you mean, Lamictal. Lamictal is a mood stabilizer used to treat Bipolar disorder or seizures.
How serious is a Lamictal rash?
A lamictal rash is an allergic reaction. Like all allergic reactions, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome can occur. This is potentially fatal. So the lamictal rash is as serious as rash can get. After checking with a doctor to make sure you really do have the lamictal rash, you need to quit taking lamictal immediately. If you don't the chances of you developing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome increases greatly.
Will 6000mg of lamictal kill you?
no
Best way to stop lamictal?
There is no known antidote for Lamictal so the best way to stop it is to stop taking it.
Is lamictal a barbiturate?
Lamictal is not a barbiturate. Rather, it is a prescription medication used to treat bipolar disorder, and is classified as an anticonvulsant.
Could lamictal cause numb hands?
Numbness would not be a common side effect of Lamictal but we "never say never".
Rash on your arms-can you just stop taking the lamictal?
Contact you physician ASAP. This is a sign that you should discontinue take Lamictal.
