Wat s the major side effect of long term therapy with lamotrigine (lamictal) for a patient with bipolar dis
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I've been on Lamictal for a few years and the only side effect I noticed was not being able to think of the right word sometimes; that sensation when you know you know exactly what you mean to say, but can't remember the word. At a dose that low you shouldn't notice much. The one major possible side effect is a dangerous rash, but it's not very common.
The only major side effect that you need to be careful of is a rash. If you develop a rash while taking Lamictal, you need to IMMEDIATELY call your doctor because it could be deadly.
Otherwise, Lamictal is a very safe medication that is being widely prescribed for Bipolar 2.
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