Posted by poop'd-out on October 10, 2003, at 14:11:25
Hi All,
I am fairly new posting here, so to start of with let me just say 'Hello' to all of you.
I just started Lamictal yesterday(12.5mg) and am
currently on Tegretol 800, Neurontin 1800 and Zoloft 100mg which has been my standby for the last couple of years although not working that great, just keeps me functioning, so fun to just function. I had given up on trying anything new anymore because if you name it I most likely have been on it, without very good results!Back to the lamictal, I was just wondering if most people experience some type of skin discomfort after the very first dose. I took
the 12.5 and about 3-4 hours later my skin felt
warm. Mostly my hands chest and face very much like a Niacin-flush. It then proceeded to calm down and flare up throughout the rest of the evening. I also got that wicked headache I have read about and extreme dry eyes. This morning I have residual skin irritation here and there, but so far no bumps or anything, just a feeling of extreme sensitivity.I don't mind side-effects and have been through much worse in my time, my fear is that I have very hyper-sensitive skin and have hyper sensitive reactions to most meds, sooo, is it common to experience this type of reaction right off, after the very first dose?
From what I have been reading most people don't experience anything until at least the third day or so.
Sorry, I am being paranoid, but I determined to ride this thing out, I want something that works dammit! I guess I just need to know when and if I should back off.
My plan today is either to take half of what I took last night or wait a day. I appreciate your input.
Beth
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