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I just started on limictal today. Now my skin is itchy and tingley and my head hurts is this normal the first few times you take it?
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If you start getting a rash call your doc immediately!!!
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Not sure, you could be allergic to them. check with dictor as soon as you can.
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Bett
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Thank You I will watch for a rash
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I got the skin crawling thing and it has gone away for the most part, this happened when I went from 50mg to 100mg.
I hope that helps.

Ron
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Get to the er ASAP. The rash is called stevens johnson syndrome and it can be fatal. It is a side effect caused by Lamictal in some people.
freeheeler
freeheeler
careful dg, call the doc!
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Ask metal health advocate she knows some of that is normal
And some isnt. she would know
You can find her under the member list search for a member.
This has been posted before and there can be conflicting advice here.
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