Posted by SalArmy4me on June 20, 2001, at 8:57:19
In reply to Re: Lamictal and unfounded fear of Rash, posted by Thrud on June 20, 2001, at 8:47:39
Here's what the genital dysfunction study said:
"The new anticonvulsant, lamotrigine, is becoming an important tool in the treatment of bipolar disorder, including bipolar depression. Its efficacy in bipolar depression might be linked to its inhibition of serotonin uptake. We present the case of a female schizoaffective patient successfully treated with 400 mg of lamotrigine developing considerable genital disorder, a side effect well known from the treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). We suggest that female genital disorder induced by high doses of lamotrigine is a serotoninergic side effect."I don't believe it though. Perhaps most people aren't treated with as much lamotrigine (400 mg) so that this rarely becomes an issue.
I myself never noticed any sexual dysfunction with over 600 mg of lamotrigine, whereas I did with all the SSRI's and Effexor.
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