Anyone else had rapid body hair growth on Lamictal?

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I realized as soon as I started lamictal a little over a year ago that when I got to a high enough dose, I suddenly started growing more noticeable hair on my hands, arms, legs, and face. I need to shave my legs every day now. I got my eyebrows done a week ago and I already have a major unibrow. Has anyone else had this side effect?
 
I had the opposite experience -- my hair started falling out when I first started on Lamictal.
 
I was only on Lamictal for 16 days, but I noticed the opposite... I was losing alot of my hair, I noticed it after showering.
 
I've heard a lot of people have lost hair on Lamictal, and it's listed and a possible side effect. I've been on Lamictal for over 2 years and had no dramas other than weight gain. Excessive hair growth is usually hormonal, maybe it's messing with your hormones? I'd check with your doctor because that could be a sign of something else.
Although it does seem like there is no set list of side effects everyone gets affected differently.
 
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