Hi there
I know Lithium can cause acne to flare up, but it hadn't before, I've been on Lamictal since Aug 2002 besides a lower dose of Lithium (hardly any, according to therapeutic dosage)
does anyone here take Lamictal? If so, did it cause any acne type flare ups? I know you can get rashes when you first start the medication, but I have not had any of those side effects cause my doc gave it to me gradually like it should be prescribed (Topamax is done like this too) in fact I think almost all psyc.meds are done in this fashion.
I'll will ask my doc when I see him, but I was just wondering.
I must take in consideration that as a teen I suffered with this skin problem much worse than now, I mean I am 46 y.o. it seems strange now that it is reoccuring Maybe it is the hormone irregularity, being pre-menopausal too. I am happy with the results I have gotten from Lamictal, it is a fantastic med. especially for anti-depressant resistant depression
I would highly recommend to anyone having this resistance to anti-depressants, plus it doesn't sedate you, that is a plus when you have to drive a lot

Always wondering about something, sometimes my mind works overtime

Take care and thanks for any replies.
"darkeyes"