Posted by JahL on March 25, 2006, at 18:40:33
In reply to Missed Lamictal for ??? days...Now what?, posted by Soulnik on March 24, 2006, at 23:27:16
I developed the dreaded rash in circumstances similar to your own. I hadn't taken my Lamictal for two or three days and within hours of reinitiation of the full dose I turned a lovely shade of red all over, with massively swollen lymph glands. Scary stuff - I don't recommend it.
I was lucky - the rash disappeared within a day or two, but I was playing with fire.
I agree with Scott - the best course of action is to titrate upwards again. I personally would take a week or so to get back up to 300mg, which is a pretty solid dose.
Best of luck,
J.
> I take my 300 mgs of Lamictal in the morning. I started a new job about 6 weeks ago and have noticed that I have been having a hard time remembering to take it. I bought myself a cute little pill dispenser so I'd be able to keep track but stuff got confused, prescriptions got fouled up, I had to switch some days around, yada, yada, yada, long story short - I know I've missed doses. I know I didn't take it today. I don't remember if I took it yesterday or the day before. What should I do? I can't mess up the Lamictal!!! It's been my saving grace. Any advice?
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