LAMICTAL® Acne Side Effects (lamotrigine)   

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LAMICTAL Acne Side Effects

LAMICTAL was the first FDA-approved medication for the long-term treatment of adults with bipolar I disorder since lithium was approved in 1970.

Most people who take LAMICTAL tolerate it well. Common side effects with LAMICTAL include dizziness, headache, blurred or double vision, lack of coordination, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremor, and rash. One of the potential side effects of taking Lamictal is acne. If you develop any side effects or symptoms you are concerned about, or if you need more information, call your doctor.

If you experience any of the following with or without a skin rash, tell your doctor immediately: hives, fever, swollen lymph glands, painful sores in the mouth or around the eyes, or swelling of lips or tongue. These symptoms may be the first signs of a serious reaction. A doctor should evaluate your condition and decide if you should continue taking LAMICTAL.

"I was on it for a year and a half. The only thing I noticed was that my normally clear skin would get a zit or two, now and again (especially PMS time). Nothing really bad at all."
-Actual user review posted on Yahoo Answer

"My teenage son takes Lamictal and his doctor put him on Minocycline which is a low dose antibiotic that prevents acne scaring. The Minocycline cleared up his acne but it did take a few months."
-Actual user review posted on Yahoo Answer

"I have been on it for 5 weeks and so far no skin changes."
-Actual user review posted on Yahoo Answer

"I was also on this medication, and when dosing increased from 50 to 100 mg, I noticed HUGE breakouts. I stopped taking it and they have subsided! There are other options for treating bipolar disorder (what I assume you're taking it for, that's why I was on it.) Talk to your prescriber, or see a dermatologist."
-Actual user review posted on Yahoo Answer

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