Jhannon??... Lamictal

scotty · 06-03-2005, 11:24 AM

I'm not sure this was Jhannon, but I wanted to get this information out there.

I know there was a thread on this before the crash. Jhannon, just want to warn you about the black box warnings on Lamictal for skin conditions. There are a few "potentially" fatal warnings for reactions called Stevens Johnson reaction and toxic epidermal necrolysis . Not trying to scare you here, but I just want you to be aware that ANY rashes or skin reddness,pain,swelling MUST be treated as an emergency situation!

Lamictal has been approved by the FDA recently for bi-polar with the "mechanism of action unknown". I have NO firsthand experience with Lamictal since I have never given this to a patient.

Suze · 06-03-2005, 11:52 AM

I'm thinking of you this morning too, Jess. Don't know if you read any of our posts yesterday before the crash, but I know I'm just one of many thinking of you and holding out my hand! xxoo

elisa · 06-03-2005, 12:09 PM

For more information on Lamictal go to website:

www.crazymeds.org

Sage · 06-03-2005, 12:37 PM

I think the safest bet in terms of what is tried and true for bipolar is lithium -- it is just a pain in terms of maintaince but at least it's well studied. It's been on the market for 55 years.

06-03-2005, 11:24 AM	#1
scotty Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 46,993	Jhannon??... Lamictal I'm not sure this was Jhannon, but I wanted to get this information out there. I know there was a thread on this before the crash. Jhannon, just want to warn you about the black box warnings on Lamictal for skin conditions. There are a few "potentially" fatal warnings for reactions called Stevens Johnson reaction and toxic epidermal necrolysis . Not trying to scare you here, but I just want you to be aware that ANY rashes or skin reddness,pain,swelling MUST be treated as an emergency situation! Lamictal has been approved by the FDA recently for bi-polar with the "mechanism of action unknown". I have NO firsthand experience with Lamictal since I have never given this to a patient. __________________ AKA Laurie "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." MLK

06-03-2005, 11:52 AM	#2
Suze Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,515	Re: Jhannon??... Lamictal I'm thinking of you this morning too, Jess. Don't know if you read any of our posts yesterday before the crash, but I know I'm just one of many thinking of you and holding out my hand! xxoo

06-03-2005, 12:09 PM	#3
elisa Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,473	Re: Jhannon??... Lamictal For more information on Lamictal go to website: www.crazymeds.org __________________ On A/D's since 1995, switching due to side-effects on 30 different brands of TCA's, SSRI's, SNRI's, Antipsychotics, Benzo's & Imovane. 6 ECT's. Tapering from 225 mg Effexor XR May 17, 2004. (Equiv. to 60 mg Paxil) Last taper Effexor XR Jan 17, 2006 down to ZERO. Currently protracted withdrawal. Sept 2006: 25 mg Doxepin. March 13/09: 10 mg Desipramine

06-03-2005, 12:37 PM	#4
Sage Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 695	Re: Jhannon??... Lamictal I think the safest bet in terms of what is tried and true for bipolar is lithium -- it is just a pain in terms of maintaince but at least it's well studied. It's been on the market for 55 years.

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