brokenchina Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I've done a cursory search on Google but it seems like all the results vary regarding what the exact appetite change in Lamictal is (increase, neutral, decrease, etc.) I feel like Lamictal might just be starting to work for me within the past few days after being on it for about a month, and I've also noticed that I really can't stop eating and I'm really hungry no matter what I eat or the amount... this is unusual for me; I only have it when I'm on a medicine that causes it. I experienced the same thing on risperidone about a year and a half ago and gained quite a bit of weight that I still haven't lost; I really can't afford to gain any weight so I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience on this medicine? It's the only medicine I've added within the past few months and it's been gradually increased so that's why I'm just wondering about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel-likes2bike Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 depakote, which i had to titerate down off of to go onto lamictal screwed with my appetitite something fierce, LamicTaL was and remains absolutely neutral - good luck with it - i bet it will be good for You, but - as i am wont to say - Your Mileage May Vary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Lamictal is weight neutral for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtac Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Lamictal has been weight neutral for me, although I've noticed a decrease in my appetite as I've titrated downward. Could be my med combo, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenchina Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Thanks for the replies; it probably wasn't the Lamictal because it's become better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night in Juniper Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Lamictal has been weight neutral for me as well. Glad to hear that its become better for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Navel Cord Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I only experienced that when I first started taking risperidone. Lamictal seems neutral as far as apetite for me goes. Still trying to lose the risperidone weight, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfred Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 You say it is starting to work; one of the possible symptoms of depression is lack of appetite so it might be coming back if you have a depression that is lifting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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