Obviously you have experimented with taking it how you want to. I do not think we understand the effect it produces in the correct dose or the effect it produces in abundance.
What do you like about taking more of Lamictal (Lamotrigine) than prescribed ?
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Making a generic observation of your medical diagnosis, I would not take more than prescribed. Your medical condition requires a stable daily dosage like a "control" in a science experiment. Without a controlled blood plasma level, it's very likely it will be difficult to observe physical little or significant changes. you may be late to notify your doctor when things are going good or bad. or your doctor will not know when to increase your medication if needed. If I was in your shoes, I would research the drugs your interested in relating to your "medical diagnosis" and "display or forward" to your doctor the symptoms that validate or justify it. I would practice your approach and do not sound over confident. Treat the doctor's appointment like a courtroom, the less you say the better. Speak some of the symptoms relating and bounce the ball back to the doctor in his court (I could come up with something with your diagnosis 99.8%).
(A) Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, leading to symptoms like pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness, often in the hands and feet. It disrupts the nerves' ability to send signals between the body and the central nervous system
(B) stopping lamotrigine (Lamictal) can cause
withdrawal-like symptoms, especially if done abruptly. These symptoms are often referred to as "discontinuation syndrome" or "rebound effects" and can range from uncomfortable to potentially dangerous, particularly an increased risk of seizures
Physical
-- Headaches and migraines
-- Dizziness and vertigo
Nausea and vomiting
Fatigue and lethargy
"Brain zaps" (brief electrical sensations) or tingling in hands/feet
Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or vivid nightmares
Muscle aches and general flu-like symptoms
Psychological
Mood swings, irritability, and anger
Anxiety and panic attacks
Depression and thoughts of self-harm or suicide
Difficulty concentrating or "brain fog"
Worsening of original condition symptoms (e.g., increased seizures for epilepsy patients, severe mood episodes for bipolar disorder patients)
Key Risks of Abrupt Discontinuation
Stopping the medication cold turkey significantly increases the risks:
- Seizures: The most serious risk, even for people who were taking the medication for bipolar disorder and did not have a history of epilepsy.
- Severe mood instability: This includes a high risk of rebound depression, mania, or severe anxiety.
