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Posted by annaiguana on August 1, 2004, at 8:28:56
Hi all,
I'm a newbie here, and am so grateful that you're all out there with such helpful advice!I just began taking Lamictal three weeks ago (doing the Depakote starter kit); I just began the 25mg/day regimen last night (previously was taking 25mg every other day).
I've had no side effects that I've noticed, but night before last came down with a sudden very sore throat (hurts to swallow, etc.), then last night began coughing up a fairly large amount of greenish-yellow sputum (sorry for the gross description!) and began to feel flu symptoms...chills, aches, etc.
I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced these symptoms as a side effect of Lamictal, or if anyone has heard of them as side effects? Or do I probably just have the flu or bronchitis? I wouldn't be concerned if it was fall or winter, but in the middle of summer it's hardly flu season!
Thanks so much for any feedback!
annaiguana
Posted by Sad Panda on August 1, 2004, at 10:13:25
In reply to Lamictal - bronchitis/flu-like symptoms?, posted by annaiguana on August 1, 2004, at 8:28:56
> Hi all,
> I'm a newbie here, and am so grateful that you're all out there with such helpful advice!
>
> I just began taking Lamictal three weeks ago (doing the Depakote starter kit); I just began the 25mg/day regimen last night (previously was taking 25mg every other day).
>
> I've had no side effects that I've noticed, but night before last came down with a sudden very sore throat (hurts to swallow, etc.), then last night began coughing up a fairly large amount of greenish-yellow sputum (sorry for the gross description!) and began to feel flu symptoms...chills, aches, etc.
>
> I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced these symptoms as a side effect of Lamictal, or if anyone has heard of them as side effects? Or do I probably just have the flu or bronchitis? I wouldn't be concerned if it was fall or winter, but in the middle of summer it's hardly flu season!
>
> Thanks so much for any feedback!
>
> annaiguana
>
>Hi Anna,
Green-Yellow would indicate an infection, I would see a doctor ASAP & ask for a white cell count to check for agranulocytosis which can be caused by Lamictal. It's rare & probably unlikely at such a small doseage, but it's better to be safe than sorry.
Cheers,
Panda.
Posted by karen m. on August 1, 2004, at 19:05:31
In reply to Re: Lamictal - bronchitis/flu-like symptoms? » annaiguana, posted by Sad Panda on August 1, 2004, at 10:13:25
hi there,
in my experience i never had those lovely symptoms. maybe a tickle or two but never the full blown stuff you have.
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