new to lamictal-itchy and paranoid - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

abstract28 · 07-28-2008, 03:23 PM

Hi everyone. New here. Just started on lamictal and having terrible nightmares. Paranoia, headaches dizziness, confusion among other things. I am on 50 mg and on week 4 of my starter pack. besides all side effects my mood is much better.

but I was wondering when these side effects/or if they will end.

Also I am extremely itchy. NO rash though.. Thank you for taking the time to read this

katlin09 · 07-28-2008, 04:41 PM

These definitely do not sound like normal Lamictal side effects. You really should call your pdoc about this.

seaturtle · 07-28-2008, 09:07 PM

Yes, call your pdoc right away. It may not be the drug for you. I take it, almost no side effects, except some itchiness, which gets better after each increase.

christina_142 · 07-29-2008, 07:26 AM

yup i would call your pdoc.

so that is why i am itchy? my back itches so bad right now it drives me nuts. this goes away?

i'm on week five of the starter pack, 100 mg, took my second dose last night

seaturtle · 07-29-2008, 08:42 PM

Christina,

I thought I'd go mad with the itching at first. It has almost stopped now.

My pdoc prescribed an anti-histamine for when it was really bad, and that did help. I had asked about Benadryl, but she said Vistaril was the med that would help.

Maybe that might be worth a try for you?