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#1
Aug 21, 2011, 10:15 PM
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I upped my dosage today from 25mg to 50 and I have noticed a nasty sore throat. Has anyone else experienced this side effect and if so how long did it take to go away?
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Aug 21, 2011, 11:09 PM
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When I was on the lowest dosages of lamictal, I really felt like I had the flu. Horrible headache, swollen glands, sore throat, etc. I stuck it out though, and found that as the dose increased, the side effects decreased eventually to the point where I could say I really didn't have any more side effects.
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Aug 22, 2011, 03:45 AM
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Sore throat is indeed a listed side effect. Unless it suddenly gets worse I don't think there will be any problems as this is a minor side effect. You should feel better as your body adjusts to the new dosage. I hope you feel better.
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Aug 22, 2011, 03:10 PM
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I had swollen glands this morning and felt achy all over. Med manager made me go to the ER and they told me to stop the meds. It's looking like they're going to pull me off the lamictal............
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Aug 22, 2011, 03:41 PM
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Awww Zbmom Im so sorry you have sideeffects .
I just started Lamictal last nite and im waiting for some kind of side effects to happen. IM hoping it doesnt but reading the posts on here it seems alot of people cant take ,,but im sure there are many more than can take it and its helpful. Im so glad you didnt wait and let things possibily get worse .. Wishing you some peace ~ |
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Aug 22, 2011, 06:20 PM
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#7
Aug 22, 2011, 06:54 PM
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I am on 400mg of lamictal had a scratchy/dry/sore throat to begin with, but do not anymore
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Aug 23, 2011, 03:41 AM
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Crap...swollen glands are not a good sign. I'm sorry you had such a bad reaction! I hope that can find an acceptable substitute for Lamictal.
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Aug 23, 2011, 07:23 PM
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Saw primary doc today and they said I just have a virus, pdoc said I can restart meds tomorrow but I have to do 25mg for another 2 weeks. Geez talk about "the sky is falling". I hope things go smoother from here on out.
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Aug 25, 2011, 08:22 PM
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 January 22, 2009 ~My first tentative step towards healing and recovery~ ~*Love me for who I am without wondering who I might have been*~ "When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place." – Unknown
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Aug 25, 2011, 09:11 PM
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Lamictal was a life-saver for me and it is the only med I take. 300 mg for 5 yrs. For me however the sore throat, dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness really haven't gone away but "relatively" it's better than any other psych/neuro med I have ever tried. I have more of a seizure disorder however. Good luck with it.
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