Posted by JohnX2 on November 16, 2001, at 14:36:58
In reply to Re: lamictal titration -side effects..son had them, posted by Karen Curtis on November 15, 2001, at 16:18:51
was your pdoc aware of the interaction
between depakote and lamictal? (depakote
increases lamictal in the body). Do you
think this was the primary culprit in the
adverse reaction?-john
> > Hello,
> >
> > Three questions:
> >
> > --Just wondering if anyone knows the liklihood of developing the rash/dangerous side effets, after stabilizing at a particular dose?
> >
> > I titrated somewhat aggressively, but cautiously, and am currently at 150mg/day (75mg twice a day). This was my second day at 150mg. Haven't had any side effects to speak of to this point. Think I'm getting some benefit at this level, and plan to stay at this dosage for at least a week or two, and see how it goes. (fwiw, also taking 400mg wellbutrin sr)
> >
> > Also, wondering:
> >
> > --what dosage people have found to be an effective/theraputic/maintenance dose?
> >
> > --are those of you who are NOT taking this specifically for Bipolar (i.e.: are using it primarily for antidepressant effects), typically using it to augment another AD, or trying it as monotherapy?
> >
> > Thanks for any info/feedback/insights/personal experiences.
> >
> > michael
>
> my son was on lamictal and depakote, and we titrated the lamictal so very slowly, and my son STILL got thrush on his tongue, and mouth sores all over, hasn't been able to eat for a week, we ended up in the ER. The pdoc said it was the start of SJ syndrome! Scary, but I bet if he was not on the depakote, he would not have had the problem. Karen Curtis
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