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Re: Lamotrigine Rash Warning » Chris A.

Posted by Bob on April 3, 2002, at 0:50:25

In reply to Re: Lamotrigine Rash Warning » Bob, posted by Chris A. on April 3, 2002, at 0:43:02

> No weight gain here. I stuck with Lamictal despite some minor rashes (careful watching) and am glad I did because it's been the most effective med for me over the long haul.
>
> Blessings,
>
> Chris A.


You must have a brave doctor, my friend. That warning is one heck of a CYA. They basically don't advocate continuing the drug at the first sign of a zit!

There was apparently observation of weight gain in many participants during the clinical trials. Here was the wording:

Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders: Frequent: weight gain. Infrequent: weight loss. Rare: hyperglycemia, and peripheral edema.

That tells me they frequently encountered weight gain after beginning administration with Lamictal. I've always thought it was a more or less weight neutral drug.

I'm glad to hear Lamictal has helped you.


 

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