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Should 125 Mg Lamictal Be Taken While Experiencing Sensations Indicating The Oncoming Of A Seizure?

I take 100mg of lamictal in the morning and at night . I ve been feeling switchy for two days, the kind of abnormal feeling before a seizure. I cant get anyone on the phone but I have 25 mg lamictal pills for increase etc....I don t see the doctor til the 19th of March but I m scared to go to sleep feeling like this. it always happens in my sleep. He spoke with me about increasing the dosage but like I said I cant get hold of anyone. Should I take 125 mg tonight to be on the safe side?
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Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Lamictal maintenance dosage in adults with epilepsy not taking other antiseptic drugs, after the fifth week of use is from 225 to 375 mg/day divided in two doses.

So if you are adult, with an average body weight, and more than 5 weeks that use Lamictal, then you can increase dosage safely with 25 mg till you meet your Doctor.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.
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Should 125 Mg Lamictal Be Taken While Experiencing Sensations Indicating The Oncoming Of A Seizure?

Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Lamictal maintenance dosage in adults with epilepsy not taking other antiseptic drugs, after the fifth week of use is from 225 to 375 mg/day divided in two doses. So if you are adult, with an average body weight, and more than 5 weeks that use Lamictal, then you can increase dosage safely with 25 mg till you meet your Doctor. Hope you found the answer helpful. Take care.