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I have just started taking Lamictal and typically have sensitivit...

Posted at 9:13 AM on Jul 21, 2004 by jennifer890, #5490
I have just started taking Lamictal and typically have sensitivity to meds. I take it for mood stabalization along with effexor xr 150 mg. Moy dose of Lamictal is only 75mg right now. But I have been getting acne again which I haven't had to deal with in over a year and a half. I go my occassional pms pimple or two even but now I am constinantly fighting the blemishes, including a couple of new ones on my back which I haven't gotten in probably 7 years. Frustrated is an understatement. But it is good to hear others are experiencing similar systems and I am not as confused finding the cause for this. Memory loss, lack of focus, disorientation,confusion are also the scarier of the side effects I have been experiencing. Today something new and very scary happened. For a split second I had to grab my desk at work cause I literally felt like the room was spinning. Not see swirls or anything but like when your on the til-a whirl at the amusement part. Does anyone have any idea what that could have been? I have been feeling a bit dizzy since also. Anything neurological really scares me. Does anyone also know what other mood stabilizers if they have taken any have little side effects from their experience?
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Reply over 2 years ago on Sep 17, 2007 by jlckmr, #1865

I have also started getting acne ever since I started Lamictal. I'm on 200mg twice daily. As far as the tiredness goes, my doc also prescribed prescription strength folic acid. he said lamictal can deplete your natural dose, so taking folic acid is recommended. On the days that I didn't take the folic acid with the Lamictal, I also felt whiped out. Also, take a multi-vitamin. :)

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