Posted by dreamerz on February 22, 2003, at 16:21:59
In reply to Lamictal in UK, posted by babak on February 22, 2003, at 14:40:12
> Has anyone in UK tried this drug?
> I have just had to give up on ECT because of adverse side-effect and I am thinking of asking my pdoc to see if I can try Lamictal.
> But I have read about potential life threatening side-effects.Yes..I live in uk..tried Lamictal. Your doc may not of prescribed the drug before.
The side effects are only dangerous if it is given at high dose at the start..(my doc gave me 100mg instead of 25mg ) and should be increased slowly so be careful and try and find some good info on web to show him/her.
I think the life threatening effect is quite rare (someone else here will know more )
Good luck..it's a great drug for depression!
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