Hey guys,

I started Lamictal (lamolep in my country) 2 weeks ago. On the first week I was prescribed a very low dose of 12,5 mg. On the second week they upped it to 25 mg, and now from today I'm supposed to take 50mg. Yesterday my hands started to become itchy and now it's still itchy and red. It doesn't have any sort of bladder or blister. it's just red and itchy.

The problem is, that I have depression symptoms, and had them for about a month. prior to that, 3 months ago I had my first ever episode of mania, and had to be hospitalized.

It seems like the only drug that wouldve been good for me is lamictal due to its anti-depressant properties. I really felt like this is going to be the wonder drug for me.

Now it's obvious, that my symptoms of rash aren't the dreaded "lamictal rash" symptoms, just some mild rash.
Is it possible for me to continue with the med, or it has to be stopped completely if any kind of rash appears?

I'm going to the dermatologist today, and I have spoken to my pdoc. She said if it's caused by the lamictal, then eventually I have to quit it. Which is troublesome, because it's probably the only medication that would've done good to me, in the current state I am.

I feel like I hit a dead end street, and I am desperate to find a cure for my depression. And if this is not working, I really have no idea what the heck I should take.. or perhaps try without meds?

I'm gonna post an uptade after the meeting with the dermatologist. I'm scared. What if I can't take lamictal anymore? what kind of choices will I have?

I took depakene (valproic acid) and just stopped yesterday. Because it might have caused my depressive symptoms to worsen. Is there such a thing that some mild rashes occur, but you can eventually continue with the medication?

thank you for your answers!