Posted by HenryO on September 19, 2003, at 4:08:17
In reply to lamictal and sweating, posted by borderliner21 on September 18, 2003, at 18:26:59
What do you mean you started out right away at 400mg? If you mean that you did not build up your dose slowly over several weeks and months. STOP IMMEDIATELY.
There is a chance, a small chance, but a real chance that one can get a fatal rash from Lamictal.
You must increase the dose starting at 25mg or less, by 25mg a week at the very quickest. Slower is better. As you go you must watch carefully for any sign of a rash. If you get a skin reaction stop taking the med and go to the hospital.
I am taking Lamictal 200mg daily. It has been a great med for me. It works better than anything I've ever been on. But, you should have been advised strongly about how to take it. 400mg is a big dose.
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