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lamitrogine side effects

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I've been taking Lamictal (off and on) since 2006 and never had any noticable side effects. A months ago I got switched to the generic, Lamitrogine (sp?) and ever since I have been itching like CRAZY, I mean, EVERY day I scratch and scratch, all over.

Does anyone know if it might be bc I switched?

Thanks to those who reply :-)
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The generic seems to make my skin thin, dry, and brittle. My doctor denies its the lamotrigine but I know thats what it is. If your skin is dry, its going to itch. I have also noticed I get eczema, not the rash, just little patches here and there which I never had before this drug.

Its just something that comes and goes and I have to adjust. Also on the generic, don't do any deep forms of exfoliation(microdermabrasion, chemical peels) because you will get inflamed...and wear sunscreen.
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Thank you. I am really thinking that the generic is causing this. I'm def bringing it up with my doc, when I can manage to get back there :-(

I've had eczema patches turn up also, which I haven't had since I was a kid. And I am VERY familiar with it bc my son has had pretty severe eczema since he was a baby.

I don't do deep exfoliation but that is def good to know, thank you
Chanel22
Chanel22
I've noticed differences between brand & generic on this one in particular when I first switched over.. It never worked as well & I had to go up in dose.. (I do get itchys - but I am not sure it is lamictal related as it is off and on & I can not have it for months at a time & then it will just show up)
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interesting my skin has been extra dry lately which I attribute to winter in Montcucky but I'll have to see if it continues as I'm now on the generic as well...otherwise didn't notice any new side effects except a little more money in my pocket by switching.
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