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11/05/2010 09:53 PM

Lamictal

Keala

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Hi guys,

Has anyone else got acne as a side effect? And if so, what measures did you take. Is there another drug that will effectively treat depression and or mixed episodes?

What sucks is Lamictal works really well for me.

Thanks!

11/05/2010 10:25 PM Top
bagofcandy Posts: 1259 Senior Member	I never got acne from lamictal while i was taking it, but i remember there was a girl on this forum a long time ago who used to have that problem. Hopefully, it'll go away. Did you tell your pdoc? Maybe he or she can offer you some advice on how to manage this side effect. Perhaps you should just make sure to wash your face twice a day and use something with salicylic acid in it.....Maybe lighten up on makeup if you wear it.... BP I What one man can do, another can do - The Edge. Lithium 900 mg Seroquel (tapering off) Ativan 1-2 mg Propranolol 80 mg for performance anxiety Ritalin 10-20 mg as needed Previous discussions I participated in: Cops! The Dog Whisperer Nicotine?

11/06/2010 02:20 PM Top

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I don't think I have gotten acne from Lamictal, but I have always had a problem with acne. I use baking soda on my face to wash before I was with a daily cleanser. It seems to work. I add baking soda to my hand with a little water to make into a paste and rub it in all over my face and then rinse. Follow it with cleanser. You could try that. I would also talk to maybe a dermatologist and see what they say or your psychiatrist. Good luck.

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11/06/2010 02:31 PM Top

lovespeonies

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I no longer take lamictal but one of my other meds is breaking me out. I use a daily scrub to clean my skin and basic oxy. It has been working but its still a problem. I know how frustrating this side effect can be.

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11/06/2010 04:15 PM Top

Keala

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Joy, I never heard of using baking soda. I'll give it a try. Thank you everyone for responding..its appreciated Laughing

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