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Just wondering how long Lamictal takes to work?  I have heard 48 hours, or 6-8 weeks, not sure which one to believe.  Is this from start or maximum dose? What is the dosage for BP?  I was told 100 – 200 mg.  I have been taking 100 mgs for about a week, after having ramped up from 25 mg, and don’t really notice much difference (on anxiety at least). Does it work for anxiety at all?  That is the effect I’m hoping for. To what degree does it work on anxiety?  I suppose not as well as Neurontin… Will I not need benzos after I’ve found a sufficient dose? I am taking Paxil/Seroxat/Paroxetine, valium and Lamictal.  Hoping to get off the paxil and valium. Thanks dudes :)

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Hi and Welcome to ASDM, > Just wondering how long Lamictal takes to work?  I have heard 48 > hours, or 6-8 weeks, not sure which one to believe.  Is this from > start or maximum dose?

Therapeutic level of many meds take around 4- 6 weeks, although one may exxperience a benefit sooner. > What is the dosage for BP?  I was told 100 – 200 mg.  I have been > taking 100 mgs for about a week, after having ramped up from 25 mg, > and don’t really notice much difference (on anxiety at least).

That is variable and depends on the peson’s body weight, liver functioning, and response to each dosage increase. > Does it work for anxiety at all?  That is the effect I’m hoping for. > To what degree does it work on anxiety?  I suppose not as well as > Neurontin… > Will I not need benzos after I’ve found a sufficient dose?

If anxiety pesists you may. > I am taking Paxil/Seroxat/Paroxetine, valium and Lamictal.  Hoping to > get off the paxil and valium.

Please keep us posted. I have sent you a copy of the FAQs for the ngs. Peace, > Thanks dudes :)

– Lynda

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