Posted by Angel Girl on July 9, 2004, at 11:39:28
In reply to Re: Depressed and EXHAUSTED - HELP!!!, posted by Harlock on July 9, 2004, at 10:07:21
> Question for ya. How long were you on Lamictal before you noticed the negative side effects?
> I'm only on day 3 and I haven't noticed any side effects, so far anyway.
>
> Thanks.
>Harlock
The side effect usually happens in the first 6 months IF you are going to get it. You should start off on an extremely low dosage (I started off on 1/2 of recommended starting dosage) and tirate up VERY slowly. I did it FAR slower than what is instructed by the manufacturer. I had absolutely no side effects whatsoever until I started with the mouth sores followed by the rashes at approximately 9 months. Of course, when you've been on a med for that long with no side effects (a first for me) I was VERY discouraged for this to happen and to have to come off of it.
Good luck!!! Just go realllllllly slow!!!
BTW, I started at 12.5mg and tirated 12.5mg every 2 weeks. It took me a long time to get the the 150mg that I was at when I had the problem. :(
Hope your luck is better. A lot of people have success on this med but since you're already having problems you MUST call your pdoc immediately.
AG
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