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~ Side effects from anti-anxiety meds (Lamictal)~
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 6, 2017 | Replies (141)Comment receiving replies
I feel depleted. In my past, I was motivated in trying anything to get better from a deep depression and intense anxiety. Years have gone by... it seems that I feel pretty low at the beginning of the day, and feel even lower by the end of the day. Suicidal thoughts have been present for the past week. I feel useless, replaceable, and very emotional. I have been retrying lamictal and am on the 4th week (50 mg). I see that it can increase suicidal thoughts in some people. How do I know if it's the medication causing them or that my depression has just gotten worse over time?
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@autumn2025 I know I’m late here. I hope you called your doctor…
Yes, that can be one of the side-effects. Talk to your doctor.
Hello. Sorry for the late reply. This week has been a bit harder than others - more physical pain and more trouble with my mind. The picture of Lola is lovely too. You have your own style which can be seen in each piece. Lola reminds me of a beautiful bird. ☺️
Goodnight, Susan - happy painting! 🎨
Good morning. I'm glad you're staying positive. My pain level has been a lot worse lately, and I'm not sure why. Maybe some days are just better than others.
I hope you enjoy your Friday as well. Today we have activities, so it's fun. We have trivia games at 1pm, Happy Hour at 2pm, and Bingo at 3pm. After that it's dinner at 4:30. That's one of the nice things about living in assisted living facilities. It should be a good day. ☺️💕
I take lamotrigine ER generic 100mg for seizure prevention. I do not see in me it causing me suicidal ideation but each person reacts differently to medication. The only other thing I take mental health wise is escitalopram 5mg. I have ptsd. I have my own issues with hopelessness despair but I have coping skills. Please call 988. Can you get an appointment with your health care provider ?
I wish you a speedy recovery. I also have suicidal thoughts. I am 32 years old and I take Sertraline before taking medication. I have never thought about suicide. I do not know the reason for this. Is it from the medication or something else? I take Zoloft 150 mg.
I was started on low dose Zoloft, 12.5 mg......it made me sleepy during the day to the point that I could not keep my eyes open, not tired, sleepy. Then looked at the package insert only to find a high % experience insomnia which is another issue that I have. If I could sleep, I probably would not be needing an antidepressant!
Thank you masoudmohammad for your reply re the Zoloft. I have been taking the 12.5 mg of zoloft at nite thinking that it would curtail the sleepiness. Can hardly keep my eyes open but not a bit tired so if I lay down I don't sleep. I'm leary of increase it to the full 25 mg. I know these are very small doses. I do seem to have a phobia of taking new medications as I have experienced terrible side effects. In the 1990's had serotonin syndrome and was up what seemed like days...it was awful. I'm hoping this SSRI will be nicer to me!
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When I took those medications for insomnia I found them to cause me to have suicidal thoughts. The Dr's want you think it's from you not the medication. The medication makes you sicker in some cases.