I have looked up all the possible side effects etc on the internet and the official website. Recently been prescribed lamictal. Its been increased very slowly. I am curious to what others who are treated with it their "small" side effects. I seem to be having a slight cough shortness of breath nothing I find serious but I didn't expect it and well since its september I am assuming its the change of weather as I always get a cold from season to season. I have no signs of the potentially fatal rash though. I just want to know what others have experienced first hand without a doctors stamp on it.
2006-09-13 16:18:17 · 9 answers · asked by Amanda 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Lamictal is an anticonvulsant and the side effects you have described such as coughing and dyspnea are some of the reactions that are listed in the PDR manual. And the rash is called toxic epidermal necrolysis. I have not spoken with anyone who is currently taking this medication. I am currently taking Neurontin for pain disorder with no serious side effects other than weight gain. Maybe you can consult with your doctor about the side effects and ask him about Neurontin if you haven't already taken this before. Maybe Cerebyx or Primidone might be a better choice. Please speak with your doctor about your concerns and best of luck to you.
2006-09-13 22:05:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on Lamictal twice. Once in the fall of 2007 and again in the summer of 2008. For me, it has been the only thing that has helped. It completely stabilized my moods and I didn't relapse into depression or hypomania at all when I was on it. However, the side effects were worse than the benefits. I had horrible headaches the entire time I was on Lamictal and towards the end, I was dizzy all the time and at times could barely walk. The side effects went away as soon as I stopped taking the Lamictal. But, not everyone will develop side effects. As long as you slowly increase your dose over time, your risk is reduced. It's really a good medication, I would give it a try and see if it helps. P.S. I won't go on Seroquel either =P
2016-03-27 00:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not have any side effects from the lamictal. Most people that I know that are on it have not had any side effects. It has really helped with my depression and irritability.
2006-09-13 16:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by nicole26 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is taking Lamictal and experienced no side effects at all.
2006-09-13 18:40:03 · answer #4 · answered by goldielocks123 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use lamital for epilesy , i only experienced minor upset stomach over the first couple weeks ,sence ive had no side efects ben on it about three years .thoug dosage has increesed
2006-09-13 19:27:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rash-rare, but serios side-effect
I have to mention to the angry person who states that a person is putting up a front. Pointing the finger means you are insecure. This IS a mental health section!!!!!
If you have a problem, go to a shrink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-13 16:45:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was on it and hated it. I had diarrhea, always felt like I couldn't breathe and had pnuemonia twice I have my Psychiatrist promptly take me off of it. It was the worst drug that I was ever put on.
2006-09-13 17:00:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh i didn't do well on that drug. i had tons of side effects...one was dry mouth. ick!
2006-09-13 16:26:14 · answer #8 · answered by LilahFairy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Regular people" dont post here, quit trying to put up a front...
2006-09-13 16:21:36 · answer #9 · answered by n2bateyou2000 3 · 1⤊ 6⤋