Posted by ricker on September 23, 2008, at 13:35:01
In reply to Re: Now what? Lamictal breakout!, posted by yxibow on September 23, 2008, at 1:42:46
> How fast did you go to get to 150? That's an important point because it takes a loooong time to get there to prove that you dont have the little rash but THE RASH (SJS).
I may have titrated to fast. Reached 150mg. in 3 weeks.
> How big is the rash too? These are all things I assume your doctor knows about. Or is the "doctor" your psychiatrist instead of a GP in which case disregard the previous.It was my GP that prescibed the Minocin. He did not mention the "rash". He felt it was acne. I hope he is right!
> Unfortunately Lamictal can cause a rash, less so though if it is titrated up slowly and usually some seborrheic syndrome is noticed early on if its going to happen, before your dose.I have lowered my Lamictal to 100mg 3 days ago so I'm hoping the acne will slowly deminish. I usually don't react too bad when adjusting meds, but I must say, lowering the Lamictal from 150 to 100mg., I have become quite irratable and am feeling somewhat down. This, after just 3 days? I think my body is telling me I NEED Lamictal!
> There are other AEDs, I don't know if you have tried anything else, most have not many side effects, except Gabitril (seizures I believe, go figure), and Keppra, sometimes causes some psychosis, and Tegretol is not as good as Trileptal in terms of side effects.
I have not tried other mood stabilizers to date. With any luck, I will adjust to the Lamictal, but it's good to know there are other options if need be.Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your replies.
Regards, Rick
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