allergic to lamotrigine - even trace amounts

[Bluetwo]

I've been off Lamotrigine since Jun 20th. The rash cleared up with diphenhydramine and steriods for allergies. I have a pill box and forgot that I had my starter tablets inside. I felt this "misty itch" around my face from the residue of the tablets mixed in with my sinus med's.

I had to throw out everything and get a new pill box.

Just to let consumers know. I'm okay but disappointed that the med's didn't work out for me.
Good news...with the allergies med's to make me stop itching....I lost weight! I'm nearly my target Weight Watchers weight of 135 lbs!

[Bluetwo]

I'm kind of reluctant of getting on other mood stabilzers because of they cause weight gain. I spent 16 months getting rid of 50 lbs.

I'm going back to my Wellbutrin and Clonzapam; make sure I take it everyday as prescribed.  My husband suggest we get a his' and her's pill boxes on our counter so we take our meds during our meals.

I think that's what basically happen to me. I felt so good in the last 16 months going to the gym that I forgot to take my med's! It was very irregular with taking my med's and when the next episode hit; it was doozy!

I just have to convince my doctor.

[ILADVOCATE]

Yes that's good news but of concern since it affected you to the point where it caused weight loss but glad it worked out alright. I'd suggest you have your doctor write a note that you are allergic to Lamictal and cannot take it in case you go to another doctor or clinic or hospital since they often ask that. Its not a big deal but they would know that's one mood stabilizer that could not be used. Just a practical suggestion.