Posted by Krissy P on April 5, 2003, at 23:28:54
In reply to Re: lamictal newbie--What's the RASH like?, posted by fluffy on April 4, 2003, at 12:58:29
Hi, I have been on the Lamictal and have a slight rash from it. I sleep better when I take it at night too. The rash is more like the pores of my arms and legs with red bumps/rash-it's hard to explain. I do know, that when I get some sun, they subside. I take 50 mg of Lamictal. I could never go above, or should I say, stay with any dosage above 50 mg due to unwanted side effects.
No, try not to get freaked so soon. When I read that side effect, I got scared, but took the med and it helped A LOT and the rash-didn't kill me. Remember though that all our "systems" are different.
I am happy to hear that you feel the Lamictal is working for you and keep us posted :0)
I wish you the best.
Kristen
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> John, Pork Chop--
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> How's it going? I'm up to 50 mg Lamictal, and I'm starting to feel a little bit better after a week. I'm able to sleep a little, at least. I got into some trouble with my hypomania last week. Mainly though, I was missing my sleep. John- any dent in your depression? I hope so.
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> I'm a little scared about the rash thing. I have a patch of itchy irritated skin on my back resembling eczema. It happened with Tegretol, too. I don't want to get freaked too soon. I think Lamictal may be the drug for me, so I HOPE HOPE HOPE I DON"T GET THE RASH!
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> Let me know how you're doing!
> Katy
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