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Jun 03, 2014, 09:57 PM
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Hey everybody,
I have been on Lamotrigine for about 4.5 years and have hit a plateau in my treatment. I know I must either increase my dosage(sitting at 200mg) or change meds completely. I was wondering before I look into other med options has anyone experienced severe acne or drastic change in your skin since going onto Lamotrigine. I always had clear skin all through high school and never once worried about acne. After going onto Lamotrigine at 18-19 years old my skin just exploded and I have struggled for the past 4.5 years to get it under control. I know this isn't a life threatening side effect but it truly affects my self esteem and relationships and if it is the meds and I have an opportunity to try something more beneficial I may just begin looking into other med options completely. |
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Jun 03, 2014, 10:00 PM
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I never heard of that as a side effect, but I suppose it could be.
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Bipolar 1 ~ 300mg Lamictal, 4mg Ativan
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Jun 03, 2014, 10:16 PM
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With a lot of research I did find it listed as a side effect but it isn't the more commonly advertised. It ties in with the skin irritations and risk of rash that can come with Lamotrigine. Maybe it's just me and the stress of things that has occurred since diagnoses. I just felt it would have stopped after all this time.
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Jun 03, 2014, 10:47 PM
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I tried Lamictal several years ago and got horrible acne from it. If you Google it, it seems like a pretty common side effect.
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Jun 03, 2014, 11:01 PM
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Yep! I already get acne sometimes but it's usually only on my chin and occasionally on my forehead. But since being on lamotrigine I did have a slight increase in pimples; now I get small breakouts on my cheeks and forehead and have it even worse on my chin
 however my doctor has given me a vitamin a cream (tretinoin) and it's helped a lot so far 
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#6
Jun 03, 2014, 11:42 PM
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Jun 04, 2014, 01:31 AM
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I have had terrible skin problems sine I started taking lamotrigine. I've been on it nearly a year now. I hate it! I have acne I've never had before, a rash (not THE rash, just the irritating, itchy one), dry and oily skin all at the same time (like a thick layer of nasty) and a sharp increase in dead skin cells everywhere. I hate this side effect and it isn't working for me. I can't wait to switch my meds!
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Jun 04, 2014, 07:55 AM
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I've recently switched from high tech, expensive skincare products to simple old formulas for sensitive skin. Purpose face wash and Cetaphil lotion. Along with a low concentration glycolic acid for exfoliation, It's completely cleared the little breakouts I have had since starting meds.
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Jun 04, 2014, 11:26 AM
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Jun 04, 2014, 12:53 PM
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Plzsti, I was the same way with it when I first started, I felt amazing(not manic) and happy and just "healthy" I did really well on it for about a year and a half and then it started to lose it's magic, since then I have been prescribed numerous add ons that have not worked and now it feels as though I'm not even taking medication, it literally has zero affect on my mood swings or depression. I know I am still able to increase my dosage but it's a waiting game until I can get a Pdoc again...
nbritton, I will definitely try that! I will speak with my Naturopath about zinc mono-L-methionine sulfate specifically. |
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Jun 04, 2014, 02:03 PM
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When I was on Lamotrigine I had terrible acne, but I was also on Seroquel and Risperidone. When I went off the Lamotrigine it got a bit better, and when my testosterone dose was lowered it got much better. I still get pimples, but it's so much better than it was.
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#12
Jun 04, 2014, 07:10 PM
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I've been on lamotrigine for ten years...it's a fantastic drug for me. I'm.tapped out at 400mg a day. One 200 in am.and another 200 at bedtime. I have these small pimples on only one side of my face. They just won't go away. I had no idea it could be the drug. I'm not going to go off of it because of the acne cause it does wonders for my mood stabilization. I think I might try the zinc too. I love these forums cause they are so helpful. Thanks you guys!
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