Posted by ricker on September 26, 2008, at 18:21:49
In reply to Re: Now what? Lamictal breakout!, posted by yxibow on September 25, 2008, at 3:03:14
> I would suggest with your psychiatrist a complete washout and a very tepid and slow rechallenge, if he/she thinks that it is a good idea or not. If you're still experiencing any sort of rash as you pass 50 or 75, or 100, it is not a good idea unfortunately to use the agent. Its not prudent to risk external and internal serious problems.
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> I hate to be the bearer of downcast issues but I think its necessary to point these things out.
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> -- best wishes
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> JayThanks for the sound advice Jay. Along with the acne breakout on the back of my head, I have today just noticed a small circular "rash" developing on my left inner thigh!
I don't know if the anxiety and stress I'm currently experiencing is worth it? I have reduced my dose down to 100mg as per p/doc, but I just don't feel "right". It's hard to explain how one minute you can feel so good, only to feel disappointed due to serious side effects (potential).
My p/doc mentioned the possibility of trying abilify if I can not tolerate lamictal. There have been some threads here, hinting one should "avoid" antipyschotics for my type of depression which is probably described as soft bipolar? ... no pyschosis. I experience extreme irratability when depressed and my anxiety hightens.
Right now I am extremely disappointed. I will probably stop the lamictal and increase my clonazepam to help with the withdrawl.
If any one can suggest an altenate mood stabilizer/antipyschotic worth trying, please do. I did try lithium last year but experiened agitation and very bad tremors at 900mg.
What a way to start a weekend. :(
Regards, Rick
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