Posted by Lexie on December 30, 2000, at 7:00:22
In reply to Re:Lamictal, posted by Ted R on December 29, 2000, at 13:50:50
Ted
I understand your concerns about Lamictal. I am taking it for bipolar 2 with topamax. My doctor said he has never had a patient develop the rash as long as they follow the starter pack that increases the dose VERY slowly. As for dizziness and hair loss I have never experienced that. It is a very good drug, although from my posts I have only recently felt better, and I have been through a lot: briefly for those that have not been on the egroup post (my divorce after 17 years, losing custody of my son except every other weekend). I am up to a dose of 500 mgs. which is concidered very high, which is why I have only recently felt better. Most people get relief on a lower dose reducing the chance for side effects. Good luck to you. Lexie
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