strange Lamictal symptom - Epilepsy Message Board

Kimwwe · 11-07-2008, 10:15 PM

I was wondering if anyone had a wierd kina of "mouth numbness"? It's the only way I can explain it. Someone I know said it might be an allergic reaction but I don't know for sure.
Also, now there is a generic for it and it seems worse with that. Along with appetite changes and my throat it really dry.

jaimegirl · 11-10-2008, 08:36 AM

I've been on Lamictal for close to 10 years, and I've never experienced that. Is it listed as a common side affect in the printout that your pharmacist gave you? I would try googling it, and also asking your doc.

Jaime

moody25 · 11-10-2008, 07:12 PM

I don't take Lamictal, but I do take Topamax, and the numbness and drymouth (among other things) are side effects for that, for me.
A quick search showed me that dry mouth is listed as a fairly common side effect, though, although I think it's often listed as a fairly common side effect on most medications.

nikauriy · 11-20-2008, 12:56 PM

I had a horrible side effect on lamictal, almost died. The doctors said that if i would'nt call the ambulance for more than 5 minutes i would of died. I got red like if i was burned and swollen i could'nt even see or talk.. i was loosing control and the fever was 106.7.. be careful with lamictal it could be dangerous side effects

nikauriy · 11-20-2008, 01:01 PM

I take topamax and its a great medication. It makes me think better it control my seizures and the only thing is that i have kinda dry mouth, i barely taste the food i could eat it, but is like if i am eating nothing cause i dont know how it taste and also it makes me really thirsty... but besides that topamax its a great med ask your doctor to let u try it...