Posted by catmint on October 12, 2002, at 14:45:54
In reply to Started Lamictal, posted by catmint on October 10, 2002, at 1:30:28
John,
I am so bummed out. Yesterday I developed a rash on my chest that began as heat surges, followed by tiny pin prick sensations. It is by no means a serious rash but enough to make me stop the Lamictal. I also have blurred vision, and I know what you mean about driving.
Lamictal has made me feel like a kid again, like the world is a big, mysterious place and there is so much to learn. When I'm depressed, it feels like the world is caving in on me, and nothing interest me.
I'm amazed that I have such a difficult time tolerating medications. One guy posted that he takes 600 mg!
Now I'm back to treating myself.THe only med left I haven't tried is Lithium and I'm not too psyched about that.
Oh, one other side effect from the Lamictal-I seem to be having some uncomfortable manic sypmtoms (delusions, and that "I'm dangling on the edge of losing my mind" feeing), so I am stopping altogether. I was previosly taking no meds for 4 months and never had any of the mentioned manic sypmtoms.
Thanks,
Amy
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