Presently , I continue to have skin reactions with other Medications for my health conditions. My doctor,and I discussed it but Iam scared to take or start with Lamictal.
212250
Medications in different drug classes typically don't have cross-reactivity; in other words, even though you have had skin reactions to other meds doesn't mean you'll have a reaction to any other med.  The rash with lamictal is something to be aware of because it can progress to the life-threatening Stephens-Johnson rash.  The risk is really low if the medicine is started low and titrated up slowly over a period of months.
286611
I have had chronic urticaria for as long as I can remember, and it has gotten worse as I have gotten older (I am 20) I finally went to the doctor, thinking maybe I could get allergy shots and fix my itchiness. This is when the doctor (who is an allergist/immunologist) told me I have urticaria.  I take Singulair (often prescribed for allergies) in the morning, and Ranitidine (often used for heartburn, but it works for both conditions because it is a histamine blocker) This does not completly stop all my breakouts, but it seems to help quite a bit.  There are many different causes, and it may be impossible to find out what is causing yours (go to a doctor and see if they can help figure out the cause) Unfortunatly there is no "cure" only medicine to control it.  Besides my preventative meds, I use benedryl or hydrocortisone creams if I have an especially itchy spot.  I don't know what causes it (the doc said that a traditional allergy test won't work for me, my skin will react to the needles themselves, not necessarily the allergens), but I have figured out that stress tends to make things worse (actually having a problem with that right now, it's finals week at college, and I'm a little stressed, and rather itchy). Some people try elimination diets to see if food is a cause, but I'm not quite that desperate (yet).  Sometimes heat or cold can cause it. Cold doesn't do it to me, but heat sometimes seems to make things worse, its hard to tell, as I have a rash almost everyday somewhere on my body.  Sometimes pressure can be a cause (my underwires bras cause mine sometimes if I wear them too long, but I know thats not the main cause, because I get them a lot on my arms, and other places that don't have something pressing on them.  I have never gotten hives on the bottom of my feet, but every other part of my body is fair game. It doesn't occur much on my face (thank goodness!) but it does happen every once in a while. (Actually happened today during my Organic Chemistry II final.)  Only once have I had hives so bad that I had to go to the hospital, and that was before I was on meds.  I was in middle school, and my parents had to take me to the ER in the middle of the night because almost my entire body was covered with whelps.  They gave me something IV, but I don't know what it was. Don't remember much about that night.  \nWell, I don't know how much that helps you, but if you want to talk more, just e-mail me amy_edrington@yahoo.com (be sure to put urticaria in the subject so I don't throw it out as junk mail or spam.)\nHope my ramblings were at least a little helpful.  :)
568860
I had that problem. The dr put me on allergy meds nasal spray and stayed away allegy causing things as much as possible.
18392
He needs another drug Clartin and cleranex make me dissy.  I would ask the doctor about lodrane or lohist in is an old Rx both it works great for me and I have bad allergies.
594315
I take topamax everyday and then I take the Maxalt right before I feel a migraine coming on...this is what my Doctor gave me and it has been wonderful so far.
608974
Yes, this is fairly common, although some people have the opposite effect.  You could try a different pill.  Everyone reacts differently to every pill.  There's one out there that works for you; it just might take a few tries to find it.
183085
Everyone is different. You and your doctor may have to try several different ones before you can hit on one that works for you. And remember, what works good for you, may not work as well for someone else. Alot of these meds. will make you gain some weight,  But remember, This is an ilness. Once you start on the medication that has been prescribed for you, DO NOT STOP TAKING IT BECAUSE YOU FEEL GOOD!!!! That is one of the biggest mistakes i have seen by patients over the years. They stop taking the meds because they feel good, and believe they NO LONGER NEED THEM! And what happens? They crash & burn and end up inthe hospital..... Ask your doctor about lithium, Paxil, Depekote,  Good Luck!
7437
I don't know about the being pregnant part, but as for being off meds and managing, I do know how difficult that can be. I suggest going to support groups, finding other pregnant women with bipolar to talk to. Can help you feel more "normal" if they share that they're having the same thoughts and feelings as you. I'm a strong believer in therapy and meds as joint treatment. So if you're off meds, I'd make sure to do more therapy. I'm bipolar and take seroquel, effexor and lamictal. I'm going to try to have a baby in the upcoming year. So I'll probably have to go off the meds then. I hope it's not too bad, and I'm planning to talk to my friends/family up front about how much I'll be relying on them for support. I wish you the best and hope this helps a little.
403225
Nooo, don't do it. Lamictal is an anticonvulsant and technically Lithium is an antpsychotic, but both are used as mood satbilisers. Hwever, Lamictal is also a fairly effective antidepressant.\n\nI presume you are talking about St John's Wort, which is a natural antidepressant. You are right to be concerned, because there is no control over the concentration or purity of non-regulated supplements, and this could play havoc with your meds and put you at risk of serotonin syndrome. If you need a lift, then talk to your doc about adding an antidepressant to your mix.
286714
My advice would be to talk with a doctor, because I sort of have the same thing except I cannot stand not having hand lotion...dry skin or sand or dried mud or talcum powder or anything else makes my skin crawl. And about going to school- I used to feel panicky when I am around groups, especially large groups of people. I now take a drug called Klonopin. It has helped my social anxiety a lot...But I have not found a cure for the dry hands thing.
197558
I would recommend going back to the Certain Dri.  However, you should use some lotion like hydrocortizone if you get the rash again.  I would also recommend not using too much Certain Dri and maybe just use it every other day.  I have been using the stuff for over ten years and it has been really good if I use it in moderation when my skin gets tender.
608882
Honey if you are on that much medication you need your Dr to advise you.  You are lucky to have had only the few side effects you have had.  Go back to your Dr and tell him you need a differnet combination of meds.  You can't do this alone honey I know I have suffered from it my whole life.  Please get some professional help before it is to late.
577520
Are you having a anxiety attack. I have had them over fear for my children several years back. Then again when I found out my Ex-Fiance was terminal. I totally freaked out. My skin was all prickly tingly numbness I couldn't  or had a hard time breathing. If you have ever done lamosse (sp) breathing it helped me allot. The Dr gave me a mild sedative but I don't like pills so I do the breathing. You need to relax, if it persists and is making you nervous push the issue with your Dr. change Dr's if you have to. But follow through and be persistent till you get the answer you need. Good luck
45121
That has happened to me many times when I use a new lip gloss or lipsticks as I have extremely sensitive skin. When it happens, I go see a doctor. For me, it never gets better naturally. If I leave it, even though I stop using the lipstick, it gets worse. I always have a medical treatment like the a cream that I can get only from a doc.
199542
I do not have the same problem, but you should ask your doctor if too much medication could be it.
196319
That is very touchy. you might want to ask your doctor for some advice on that one as to what is safe to take and what is not safe to take.
207363
I think that you need to talk to your doctor and have him change the type of medication or the dosage because it sounds to me that you are still having manic/depressive episodes. My best friend went through this for months and they found out the medication was conflicting with other meds and they were just not effective. If nothing else get a second opinion!