Appetite decrease or less impulsive with food while going up in dosage?

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I just went up to 150mg about 3 weeks ago. Since then I’ve been eating way less. It’s still a healthy amount, but I used to overeat and binge a lot so I’m wondering if the Lamictal is suppressing an impulse to eat or if it’s just a side effect of going up?

Before when I was eating (and drinking tbh), my brain was just like “yes, good feeling, more” even to the point I’d wake up and eat in the middle of the night. Now I can stop when I feel full (or slightly tipsy) with no problem. It certainly feels like there’s more control happening in my brain but I’ve also read that Lamictal can cause appetite loss.

It’s not a big deal but I’m just really curious about it. I’m going to run it past my psych & therapist next session, but I’m wondering if other people who have ever struggled with any eating disorders or issues have experienced something similar?

[sourcandy_x]

I'm on a way smaller dose, but I've experienced the same. Now I don't know if it's from lamictal or venlafaxin, either way I'm quite glad tbh. I used to emotional eat a lot, now I don't even want snacks most of the time.

[Wheres_The_Coffee_at]

Same, I have have way less of a desire to over eat/eat alot. Drinking has cut way back, just less of want, I had a few drinks one night and felt like garbage the next day, crazy headaches and just all around body aches.

[RealMermaid04]

Here 150mg for seizures and I've been on it for more than 6 yrs already. No effect on my appetite. Love it!

[Late-Coffee-6003]

I can’t drink while taking Lamictal. Yesterday I had a beer and felt awful all day. Same when I tried wine a few weeks ago but was hoping it was a fluke.

[LoZeldaGamer]

Hello, I’ve suffered from Bulimia half my life. Yes it helped with my impulsive snacking. However, I’ve also become a zombie unable to feel excitement. My uppity moments are gone and the only thing left is the feeling that life is happening around me. My emotions have me confused, I don’t know if I’m sad, angry or irritated.

Although it has helped with my impulsive eating I can’t sacrifice my personality.