Posted by Elizabeth on July 19, 2001, at 23:13:03
In reply to Re: I got the damn Rash--Elizabeth, posted by Roo on July 19, 2001, at 14:49:54
> Thanks Elizabeth! I think I probably will try
> trileptal. I really need a mood stabilizer with
> some good ad qualities...maybe that one will help.I'd like to know how it goes if you do try it. You *might* be at increased risk of anticonvulsant hypersensitivity reactions because of what happened on the Lamictal. (I think you're the first person I've encountered who actually got The Rash on Lamictal, BTW.)
> I wonder if it wouldn't have happened if I'd gone slower.
No way of knowing. FWIW, I increased the dose somewhat rapidly to 500 mg and didn't have any side effects (or any other effects).
-elizabeth
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