Posted by phidippus on August 5, 2015, at 10:39:11
In reply to Want to try Lamictal, but I'm also scared, posted by kilo8 on July 19, 2015, at 20:29:44
Many, many people take Lamictal up to doses of 400 mg.
SJS is very rare and happens only in a small minority of cases. If you do get the rash it will start as sores in your mouth-or at least this will be the key symptom.
Lamictal may lower folate in which case it is recommended you take supplements. As far as it being unhealthy in other ways, I know of none.
If you're titrating up slowly and say your at the 50 mg mark, stopping it immediately will not be harmful. If you're at higher dosages, it is recommended you titratee off the medication. I was at 300 mg once and stopped cold turkey with no ill effect.
I've seen patients who have been on all sorts of lamictal/antidepressant combos.
If your prone to hypochondriasm, I wouldn't recommend this drug. What do you take if for anyway?
Eric
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