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Bnawotniak

Updated 1y ago

Stopped taking medication, need advice

I stopped taking my medication about 4 days ago, I’m on 100 mg of lamictal I need some advice about what I should do!

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girlonfire12sendHELP

3y

Are you having adverse symptoms to the withdrawal? Or are you wanting to find different meds or alternative forms of treatment?
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Bnawotniak

3y

Well I don’t want to take the medication so I just stopped
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Stevie

3y

😥✋ What type of medication did you stop taking at this point and time. You need to talk to your Doctor about it to see if you are going to be safe by not taking it. You could have a very bad night ok .
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Cheeseballs

3y

You should be under doctor’s supervision to stop it! If I miss a dose of my bipolar meds I get really delusional and make bad decisions and don’t sleep so really really dont just stop taking them!
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alike101

3y

I suggest getting back on them until your doctor weans you off. Don't stop taking a medication cold turkey bc it can actually have long term effects on the brain
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pigmom

3y

Could I recommend that maybe you should talk to your doctor first. Maybe your doctor might be able to help you find a better medicine for you that may help you.
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sambde

3y

Advice with what. You don't want to take the medication. It'd been 4days Are you having withdrawals. Psycois If you are Go to your behavior service in your area Check your self In and they can help you wean off the medication safely Never stop cold turkey
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Geo

3y

Withdrawing is extremely uncomfortable and can cause permanent damage, especially with Lamictal. Call your doctor and get back on it.
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sades

3y

Don't ever stop meds cold turkey, the side effects of that can be intense. I am speaking from experience. Your best course of action is to do some research on alternatives if you don't want to be on meds. Then talk to your doctor, therapist, and if you are in a state that has licensed NDs. Get a team that communicates with not just you but each other. Then they can safely wean you off meds and ensure you are still safe with the treatment plan as it progresses. I can't guarantee it will be completely med free but it is the safest plan of action. It has worked well for me, but I also have to take a mood stabilizer now as I am dealing with burnout from work. Just be honest with your team, they want to work with you and make sure you are comfortable and most of all safe

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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