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nehevea11 said:
Lamictal does not treat anxiety – it only helps with seizures and reduces the cycling and severity of bipolar disorder. It’s also sometimes used to treat migraine headaches.
# 28 June 2010 at 1:54 pm

KathieJo said:
Anti-anxiety medication should help. With the right dosage, it should alleviate your anxiety and not make you too sleepy, once your body adjusts. Good luck! kjl
# 1 July 2010 at 4:23 am

caf_n_8d said:
You really need to ask your doctor about your medications, tell them when they aren’t working, and what symptoms you are still having. If you’re doctor doesn’t seem very helpful or is a poor listener, seek another! It’s very important to have a doctor you can talk to whom you trust. I’ve tried lots of medications myself, unfortunately, and some worked, some didn’t. Some worked for a while, and stopped working, which is what I’m going through right now. But the right combination of medication and therapy (along with a healthier lifestyle) will help. You just need the guidance of your psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and your general practitioner. Usually, all of these doctors will work in sync, even consult each other for proper treatment (if they have your own well-being in mind and not their own egos).
Good luck to you,
R
# 1 July 2010 at 10:46 pm

rgriffis68 said:
Lamictal is just good for preventing future depressions and manias.
It is not an effective intervention for anxiety attacks. Short term use of benzodiazepines is best for that.
Best to go with a doctor’s advice, but a good doc can be hard to find.
Best of luck.
# 2 July 2010 at 12:31 am

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