Bonnie - Make sure that you don't increase the dose of Lamictal™ (lamotrigine), because if you do one of the side effects is an inability to do normally automatic mathematical equations in your head. It is a weird side effect, but it can be troublesome when buying groceries or doing a job where you have to figure how much of something needs to be ordered. It's sort of a memory thing or brain fart.

An important but very rare side effect is Stevens-Johnson syndrome. It is a potentially fatal blistering rash that can move from outside to inside the body. It is usually seen in the very young, but even then it is rare. It usually occurs 2 to 8 weeks after starting lamotrigine, seldom after that. If you start to get a rash contact you doctor immediately. Not all rashes are Steven-Johnson syndrome.

You also can see it in people who stop the medication cold turkey for about a week and then restart it at full dose. I have never seen this happen, but it is in the literature.

I say these things just for you to be aware. They should not scare you, as I am sure that your doctor is aware of them and will be watching for any problems.

Hope this is of some help. - Cam