Posted by Bob on April 3, 2002, at 1:13:29
In reply to Re: Lamotrigine Rash Warning » Bob, posted by Janelle on April 3, 2002, at 1:07:58
> 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).The smallest dosage I've heard of is a scored 25mg tablet. How did you manage to partition out 2mg on a reliable basis?
Glad to hear you had no weight gain.
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> 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.
>I'm sorry to hear that. Why did you come off of it the first time? Why did you feel the need to go back on it? Did you do the same slow titration the second time?
> By the way, what does CYA stand for?! (cover your @ss?)You got it! That warning for Lamictal is about as CYA as I've ever seen for a med.
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