My situation was similar. I tried lamictal after two years of stability on Depakote after i was out of control in hospital. Depakote worked...too well. I had no feelings. I did get rashes from lamictal. Itchy all over and a couple small deep rashes on my arms. I took prednisone and rash left. I'll say this though, if I hadn't got the rash I would still take it because I actually felt well on it.