Everytime I have one, my dose of lamotrigine is increased. Just be careful to increase your dose slowly to avoid skin rash. I seem to have a breakthrough seizure about every 6-7 months.

Epilepsy Foundation of America®, d/b/a Epilepsy Foundation®, is a non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. LAMICTAL for various indications (see ADVERSE REACTIONS, Post-Market Adverse Drug Reactions). When Keppra was added to my Lamictal dosage, I didnt see any difference (maybe a small change in mood).

It is a life-threatening syndrome of pathologic immune activation characterized by clinical signs and symptoms of extreme systemic inflammation and is associated with high mortality rates if not recognized early and treated. He says that 400 mg a day is a pretty high dose and doesn't want to go higher. If you had a list of side effects that anyone may have had when they were taking both levetiracetam and lamotrigine, that list of side effects is going to be a list of possibilities; not a list of what Maybe you can have a conversation with pharmacists in your area, letting them know you are not asking for patient's names, but what has been the HIGHEST dosage amount a doctor prescribed their patient to take? Common findings include fever, hepatosplenomegaly, rash, … Topic: Medication Issues Hi, I had my first tonic clonic seizure at the age of 28, right before my daughter was born. I would talk to your doctor about adding Lamictal and possibly reducing or eliminating the Keppra. I was also put on Lexapro (10mg) for suicidal thoughts. By using this Site you agree to the following We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. And with all of the trial and error phases I've gone through with taking different antiepileptic medications, what I'm currently taking has given me the best control. The docs took me off Keppra and put me on Lamictal. I'm 31 now, and have had about 6 seizures since my first one. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. I'm 31 now, and have had about 6 seizures since my first one. I had to get back on Lamictal when I was trying to get away from it.

The dosage amount for the regular tablets of lamotrigine are available in the dosage amounts of 25 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg. With you currently taking 400 mg a day, the next higher level could be 425 mg a day. I recently had another one (about 7 months after the previous one and I was sleep deprived).

Then I was on Topamax.

Then, maybe you can visit that doctor to see if he or she would be willing to increase your current dosage amount.

I had my first tonic clonic seizure at the age of 28, right before my daughter was born. When a person who's having their seizures treated by medication reaches a point where they are experiencing severe or toxic side effects from the medication, that is when the prescribed dosage amount has gone OVER THEIR LIMIT! I have had very few side effects with lamotrigine up to this point. Let me give you an example. The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site.

A year later I got Stevens Johnsons Syndrome as a result of the Lamictal. Lamictal (lamotrigine) and Keppra (levetiracetam) are anti- epileptic drugs (AEDs) (anticonvulsants) used alone or in combination with other antiseizure medications for treating certain types of seizures.

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Lamictal (Lamotrigine) is most useful for treating severe seizure disorders, and for bipolar disorder with more depression symptoms than manic symptoms. Copyright © Vitals Consumer Services LLC I'm on the generic form of lamictal--lamotrigine. They usually occur when I have been sleep deprived. Subscribe to MedHelp's free newsletter for Community Support, Experience, and Guidance. Bruce (I'm not a doctor, but instead, an epilepsy support group leader, epilepsy advocate, who has epilepsy.

But that dosage amount gave me side effects that I'd did not want to put up with. I see my doctor in a few weeks and I have a feeling he may want to add another medication.

I'm on the generic form of lamictal--lamotrigine. Due to the popularity of social media, we have seen decreasing engagement on our forums and chat. By using this Site you agree to the following Adding Keppra to Lamictal. We want to stay connected with you. If a pharmacists lets you know a doctor had prescribed a patient to take a dosage of lamotrigine above 400 mg, maybe you could ask that pharmacist the name of the doctor who make that prescription. Several years ago I went through the process of having the dosage amount increased to a total of 200 mg of lamotrigine twice a day. If the doctor's answer is yes, then maybe you've located a new doctor you want to switch over to. I was wondering what side effects anyone has had with adding keppra to lamictal or lamotrigine and whether anyone has had problems with lamotrigine at a dose higher than 400 mg/day. MedHelp is not a medical or healthcare provider and your use of this Site does not create a doctor / patient relationship.

I'm now on 400 mg/day.

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