Posted by Amanda S on March 30, 2000, at 20:04:31
In reply to Re: Just started Lamictal for Bipolar Condition..., posted by d on March 29, 2000, at 14:48:38
I can't believe there are other people on physco-babble who actually take lamictal. I thought I was the only one. There are only a small handful on this web site that take it. I have been on lamictal 100mg since June 1999. It has helped me so much. I have had a tough time with other mood stabilizers and lamictal is the only one that has no bad side effects except for the rash that can occur if the medicine is started out in large doses. It has to be upped very slowly. I am on am even keel and have never felt so normal in my life. My ups and downs are much better. I am bi-polar with some anxiety and I take xanax or klonopin only when needed. That's all I take and I am greatful. I have tried so many kinds of drugs and this one is my lifesaver. The only thing I am not to sure about is a possibility that it causes hair thinning and mine is thinning. Another person on this site has said the same thing, but is using zinc shampoo which helps keep your hair. The dandruff shampoos have the zinc in them, the first ingredient. Use a mild one. It has been very frustrating looking through these threads and asking if anyone has been taking lamictal especially longterm. I guess I am the only one (for now). Good luck and God bless
poster:Amanda S
thread:28317
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