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barb-cat--question re: Lamictal itchies and benzo

Posted by fluffy on October 8, 2003, at 11:41:29

Hey Barb-cat--

I need to ask you some questions.

1) When I went on Lithium, I developed a rash on my wrist, similar to hives (also on my bum). This was something similar to when I was first put on Lamictal, but it soon went away. From time to time, I have had little flare-ups, but they disappear quickly. The rash on my wrist hasn't really gotten better or worse, but my bum rash is better. It's something like psoriasis. I wonder if this is something more serious???

2) I'm doing better on Trileptal with Lamictal, and feeling smoothed out w/ little side effects. This is good!! However, I am having a case of the itchies--esp. the bottom of my feet. Did you find that the itchiness went away over time, or did you have to go down on your dose?? ( just went up to 450mg Trileptal)

3) My benzo prescription ran out (I was on 15mg of Temazepam for sleep). It worked really well. But I want to taper off eventually. A couple of nights I've gotten to sleep w/o it, but I felt like I was sleeping and awake at the same time. I wake up a lot during the night. Then the next day, I have a lot of anxiety. I'm sure this is withdrawal. I need to taper, but doc is out of town, and I have to go through this other lady who doesn't call me back!! argh!! Did you experience this when you withdrew from Valium?

All in all, I feel better aside from the rash, itchiness and benzo BS.

However, I broke up with my boyfriend, and I'm feeling sad, but not depressed. *sniff* I feel like it was the thing to do, though.

How are you?? Update, please!!

Katy


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