My doctor added the Lamictal starter pack to my medication regimen & I am super scared of the?
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- 2 Jan 2012 by hope31
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- lamictal, depression, skin rash, side effect, doctor, medication
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... possible side effects, like the rash or the other scary side effects! I was told that I have major depression & although I agree, I am still afraid of the side effects of Lamictal. I heard that this drug is given to lots of people with severe depression or seizure prone people.
Have anyone been on Lamictal long term & can you tell me what experiences have you had? Is there something similiar to Lamictal that anyone knows of? I think that I am a semi-hypacondriac, so my fears run sorta deep when it comes 2 health issues. Basically, I just want to hear your experiences with Lamictal, long term & short term? If anyone knows of something that is similiar with less scary side effects, I want 2 know that also.
I saw those awful rashes online of people who were affected & it terrorizes me! What do u guys think & thanks for your responses! Bless u.
2 Jan 2012
Hope31,
I am a 58 year old female and have had cronic depression since 1989. I am presently taking 100 mg of Lamactil and I love it! I take Mirtazipine at night to help me sleep and then when I added the Lamactil, it gave me renewed energy. It made a big difference for me. Do yourself a favor and don't read the side effects. Have someone close to you read them. Then if you don't feel just right--let them know how you are feeling. You sound much like me and if I read the side effects then bygolly I will convince myself that I am having them. We are obsessive about things and it's just better not to fill your mind with the "what ifs". I like Lamactil and I hope it works well for you! Wylene
2 Jan 2012
I was diagnosed officially that I am Bipolar 1 about 4 or so months ago. I was diagnosed with manic depression back in high school ( im 31 now ). Didn't know they were one in the same. After being on anti-depressant (Effexor) for quite some time I was deeply unmotivated and still unbalanced. Very up and down mood swings. My new Psychologist prescribed me Lamitical 200mgs right away without even mentioning a rash!!! Well usually you dosage is increased over time to make sire of not getting the rash. I was lucky and have not. Not only that but it has pulled me out of a deep depressive episode. I have read so many reviews of this medication and it seems to me that besides the rash the other side effects are minor in most people. People claim that this is the " miracle drug " well, it has been also for me. My bad days are not as severe and my good days are definitely better and more often. It has truly changed my attitude into a more positive one all tighter.
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Definitely go into this with a positive mood and I sure hope that it brings you as much happiness as it has for me and many others! Good luck friend keep us all updated :)
3 Jan 2012
Hi Hope31! I was on Lamictal from the end of 2007 to begining of 2011 & I had no problems at ALL!! I stopped taking it because I switched doctor's (just to be closer to home) & we decided the less med's the better which I agree! I am currently 36 1/2 yrs. Old and honestly don't think it really did a hole heck of a lot for me! I am uni-polar which mean's I have low low's or just kind of flat NEVER high high's! I also suffer from severe anxiety & chronic pain as well! Hope this help's! Happy New Year! mnmomma2011
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