Posted by JohnX2 on November 13, 2001, at 23:43:49
In reply to lamictal titration -- liklihood of side effects..., posted by michael on November 13, 2001, at 23:13:27
> Hello,
>
> Three questions:
>
> --Just wondering if anyone knows the liklihood of developing the rash/dangerous side effets, after stabilizing at a particular dose?
>
> I titrated somewhat aggressively, but cautiously, and am currently at 150mg/day (75mg twice a day). This was my second day at 150mg. Haven't had any side effects to speak of to this point. Think I'm getting some benefit at this level, and plan to stay at this dosage for at least a week or two, and see how it goes. (fwiw, also taking 400mg wellbutrin sr)
>If you went too fast to 150, you may get a bit of itchy skin or
blotchy red sun-burn looking skin or dermatitis. My experience
on lamictal dosing is that this occurs usually about 2-4 days after
bumping to the "critical dose". It usually goes away if I lower
the dose slightly and sit it out. I raised the dose unusually rapidly on my 2nd
shot and took precautions using anti-dandruff/psoriasis shampoo
on my head and rubbed it on my body. Also took zinc and selenium
supplements. Maybe it was bunk science, but I only had 1 rash scare
and it went away after 1 day.
> Also, wondering:
>
> --what dosage people have found to be an effective/theraputic/maintenance dose?100-300mg is typical. I use 150 mg.
>
> --are those of you who are NOT taking this specifically for Bipolar (i.e.: are using it primarily for antidepressant effects), typically using it to augment another AD, or trying it as monotherapy?Its my primary AD for bipolar. Only thing I found
that works with no side effects. On it for almost 1 year
with 0 relapses into major depression! This was after ~2 yrs
of cycling into/out of major depression while doing other
meds or not taking meds.regards & good luck,
john>
> Thanks for any info/feedback/insights/personal experiences.
>
> michael
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