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Dec 09, 2015, 11:39 AM
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I developed a rash on my back so my p.a. has made me come off lamictal. It was reduced from 200mg to 100mg after two weeks and yesterday she told me to just stop it. She didn't discuss any alternatives. I haven't noticed anything major in mood change.Maybe a somewhat lower. I'm a bit worried of what could happen.
Anybody have experience with coming off lamictal? Thank you |
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Dec 09, 2015, 11:42 AM
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I had to discontinue lamictal abruptly because of a rash. I went directly from 400 mg to 0. I didn't notice any adverse symptoms, but it was several years ago so I don't remember exactly.
Are you in contact with your psychiatrist? Maybe get them to watch you a bit more closely right now to make sure?
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Dec 09, 2015, 11:53 AM
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When I came off lamictal, I had trouble with depression for a little while. Also had a weird "fuzzy" sensation in my head and felt anxious. I felt better after a week or two.
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Dec 09, 2015, 02:21 PM
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I had no problems coming off Lamictal. I was on it for 12 years.
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Dec 09, 2015, 02:38 PM
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I've been on it for quite some time. I'm just worried about anything happening, I was reading side effects of coming off them. My brain must have been dependent on it. I think I'll just have to be extra careful and if anything happens call my pdoc. When you came off lamictal, were you put on a different medication? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Dec 09, 2015, 05:10 PM
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If you developed the Lamictal rash, quit taking it now!
For me to quit Lamictal, I had to taper down like when I tapered up when I first started at 25mg a week. Once I went too fast and ended up curled up in the fetus position in my truck crying till I took a small dose to get past the withdrawls. It scares me. |
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Dec 09, 2015, 08:30 PM
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I had to quit bc of rash. I had a panic attack when I stopped. I was only on it for a month.
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Dec 10, 2015, 01:59 AM
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well, I got really low tonight and had to take a full dose. I havent felt that low in quite some time. Shortly after taking it, I began to feal much better. I guess Ill have to live with rash for now. I do believe its actually Stevie Johnson syndrome
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Dec 10, 2015, 02:02 AM
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Aww man, have you seen the images? Maybe try a 1/4-1/2 dose next time? Usually I just need a boost to get past the craziness. Good luck!
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Dec 10, 2015, 02:35 AM
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Having a rash is not the same thing as one due to Steven Johnson syndrome. But it is good that your doctor is proactive. I have been on 300 mg of Lamictal. I ran out for several days. I think this helped me feel more depressed. IMO I do not think you will have any problems if you titration off of this medication. But if the rash gets worse, go to the ER.
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#11
Dec 10, 2015, 07:27 AM
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Lamictal isn't that fast acting that taking a quick higher dose would change your mood that quickly. |
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#12
Dec 10, 2015, 12:24 PM
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that was a typo! lol, I do Not think it is Steven Johnson Syndrome, I have looked at the images and it is nothing close to that
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#13
Dec 10, 2015, 12:36 PM
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I remember having a rash while on lamictal but my pdoc didn't freak out about it. He looked at it and felt pretty confident it was a rash due to something like allergy/heat, etc. Nothing at all related to SJS. He was right and all was fine. You might think about if you've changed detergents lately, eaten something different than usual, been sweating more for some reason, exposed to an animal that you might be reacting to. Rashes can come from many sources. Is it getting any better? Any worse? Have you tried a bit of benadryl to see if that eases it up a bit? You are right, the SJS rash is pretty intense and awful, and fortunately rare. They do have to be cautious though. Keep an eye on it and definitely report back to your doctor if it gets at all worse. |
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#14
Dec 10, 2015, 01:05 PM
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I had a lot of trouble going off lamictal and I weaned myself off of it. It's not an experience I'm looking forward to doing again! I was sick the entire time and when I got down really low I was so dizzy I couldn't walk and for three days just laid on the floor with the room spinning. I think I puked a few times too. Everyone is different though. I'm jealous of people who can just quit it cold turkey and be fine.
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Dec 10, 2015, 03:08 PM
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I was taken off abruptly and didn't have any issues. Of course I was also put on Depakote and if I had any other than the rash I wouldn't have known what it was from.
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Dec 14, 2015, 08:42 AM
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Yes lithium
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