Lamictal+BC Pills = Brain Zaps?!

[Blahblah]

I recently started on Birth Control pills and suddenly, I'm getting small "brain zaps' and a strange lightheaded feelings throughout the day.

Has anyone noticed this?? I'm wondering if the Pill is suddenly causing a decrease in my Lamictal blood levels? If so, has anyone increased dosage and found relief? I wonder how much my pdoc would increase the dose?

[notloki]

Estrogen lowers Lamictal. Your BCP are the guilty party. Talk to your doc about raising Lamictal to compensate. Estrogen is in  your BCP.

Edited September 19, 2017 by notloki

[Blahblah]

Thanks @notloki This is what I figured...I will try to get into my pdoc asap and get my Lamictal increased.

[notloki]

Glad to help. There is quite a bit of misinformation about interactions and AED's.