Switching from sodium valproate to Lamotrigine

[Kofi1]

Is it a good idea to switch from sodium valproate to Lamotrigine?

[Kiera49]

I did this as I wanted to have another baby and both my sons were affected with sodium valproate so switched to lamotragine with no probs

[Kofi1 in reply to Kiera49]

Sorry to hear sodium valproate affected both boys. Hope the Lamotrigine works well for you. Am planning on switching to Lamotrigine soon. All the best.

[Fitzy110]

Initially I was put on Levetiracetam (Keppra) and I couldn’t even reach my recommended dose, as I found the side effects awful.

They made me so angry and even more depressed and suicidal than I usually am.

Following this I was switched to Lamotrigine, which I have been taking for around 18 months, no seizures and aside from an initial upset stomach for about a month they have been fine.

[Kofi1 in reply to Fitzy110]

Great to hear the Lamotrigine is agreeing with your body. Thanks for the heads up, will definitely switch by end of September.

[Lovingdean in reply to Fitzy110]

Which brand do you take? My son is switching to Lamictal due to problems with supply if Accord version.

[Fitzy110 in reply to Lovingdean]

I am currently on the Accord version, but earlier in the year I was switched to another (sorry, can’t remember which one), but now back on Accord

[SJClaverley in reply to Fitzy110]

Is there much difference between Accord & Lamictal?

I’m taking lanictal with Keppra.

X SJ

[Fitzy110 in reply to SJClaverley]

To be honest I don’t know, other than they both contain Lamotrigine.

[Fitzy110 in reply to Fitzy110]

Lamictal is a brand name, I guess like Levetiracetam and Keppra.

Sorry, probably best to take a look yourself.

[SJClaverley]

Hi just finished the switch over from Zonisamide to lamotrigine (still taking Keppra) within 10days had a petit mal all of 30 secs 😟 Having terrible night sweats now! Has anyone else suffered from the sweats? As it effects my sleep!

X SJ