failure of lamotrigine in bioplar type II

[ChipriII]

I´ve been taking 200 mg of lamotrigine for a while -about 3 years. But. My swinging moods along the year have not really changed. My doctor insists in the 200 mg. doses. I´m esceptic. Conclusion: I´m about to drop lamotrigine and start all over again. I´m a natural optimistic. Thanks for answering.

[Ammymickens]

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[CRSeaside]

I couldn't tolerate side effects of either Lamictal or lithium.
Pdoc has me on low dose of Geodone at night for a mood stabilizer. It doesn't knock me out the way the Seraquel did, but she wanted to make the switch. I tried before to go med free. Felt super fantastic for 3 months. Then crashed and burned so bad hospital visit was necessary.
If you decide to go med free, first wean down. Then hire a good psychologist you can see weekly and get into a NAMI or DBSA support group.
  One reason I failed. Too much time alone.  Maxy

[Bubulous]

I don't consider it a bad thing to come off of medicine and in some instances I would recommend it.
Welcome to the forum.  If you don't mind me asking what other medicines do you take?

[breakdance202]

I weaned myself off of that once. It was hard, but mostly when I got down to 50mg. I was so dizzy and sick, and it felt like the room was spinning, and I couldn't walk because of it. Good luck!