Re: Lamotrigine Rash Warning » Bob

Posted by Janelle on April 3, 2002, at 1:07:58

In reply to Re: Lamotrigine Rash Warning » Chris A., posted by Bob on April 3, 2002, at 0:50:25

Hi Bob,
I've tried Lamictal twice and regarding the rash, the key to using this med is to go what is called "LOW AND SLOW" meaning you should start at a micro/pediatric dose and increase very gradually/slowly in small increments. I titrated up from 2mg a day (no kidding, a mere 2 mg!) to 100 mg over quite a long period of time. NO RASH, NO WEIGHT GAIN. (I also heard that Lamictal is a weight neutral med).
Unfortunately, my second trial of Lamictal did not go well - even at a low dose (I only got up to 25mg/day) it seemed to induce terrible anxiety.
By the way, what does CYA stand for?! (cover your @ss?)

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