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So, folks. The title says it. My wife has started Lamictal. I apologize for stepping out of the regular bounds, but she is in no way epileptic. I hope I'm not shunned. I'm guilty of the epilepsy. We have recently discovered she is bipolar. Now, don't worry about that one. We have been together without injuring each other (excluding my simple-partials that include flailing in bed) for eight years and very happily married for two years... I think... Crap.
Anyway, she is starting a slow ramp up to 200mg and has so far only encountered drowsiness as a side effect. I have talked to my friend who is a social worker to find out what to look for in regards to her behavior. Very cool of an old friend... well ex girlfriend to take the time out of her day and help in such a way.
So, the question I have for the CWE crew is what types of side effects should I look for and to what degree. I already know that rashes warrant a drive to urgent care, but this group can tell me more than websites about side effects because you can be more specific to what experiences there may be. I have read that some are on it, so please if you could take the time to step in and let me know what to expect, it would be tremendously helpful. If it matters, she is 28 years old.
Thanks in advance!
... now back to bobbing my head gracefully to Steve Winwood.
Anyway, she is starting a slow ramp up to 200mg and has so far only encountered drowsiness as a side effect. I have talked to my friend who is a social worker to find out what to look for in regards to her behavior. Very cool of an old friend... well ex girlfriend to take the time out of her day and help in such a way.
So, the question I have for the CWE crew is what types of side effects should I look for and to what degree. I already know that rashes warrant a drive to urgent care, but this group can tell me more than websites about side effects because you can be more specific to what experiences there may be. I have read that some are on it, so please if you could take the time to step in and let me know what to expect, it would be tremendously helpful. If it matters, she is 28 years old.
Thanks in advance!
... now back to bobbing my head gracefully to Steve Winwood.