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Re: Lamictal - bronchitis/flu-like symptoms? » annaiguana

Posted by Sad Panda on August 1, 2004, at 10:13:25

In reply to Lamictal - bronchitis/flu-like symptoms?, posted by annaiguana on August 1, 2004, at 8:28:56

> Hi all,
> I'm a newbie here, and am so grateful that you're all out there with such helpful advice!
>
> I just began taking Lamictal three weeks ago (doing the Depakote starter kit); I just began the 25mg/day regimen last night (previously was taking 25mg every other day).
>
> I've had no side effects that I've noticed, but night before last came down with a sudden very sore throat (hurts to swallow, etc.), then last night began coughing up a fairly large amount of greenish-yellow sputum (sorry for the gross description!) and began to feel flu symptoms...chills, aches, etc.
>
> I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced these symptoms as a side effect of Lamictal, or if anyone has heard of them as side effects? Or do I probably just have the flu or bronchitis? I wouldn't be concerned if it was fall or winter, but in the middle of summer it's hardly flu season!
>
> Thanks so much for any feedback!
>
> annaiguana
>
>

Hi Anna,

Green-Yellow would indicate an infection, I would see a doctor ASAP & ask for a white cell count to check for agranulocytosis which can be caused by Lamictal. It's rare & probably unlikely at such a small doseage, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

Cheers,
Panda.



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