Lamictal and acne

Red writes in with a common complaint about Lamictal . . .

I’m a 29 y/o female. I started Lamictal July of 07 (150mgs) and since then I have developed horrible acne along my jawline that takes weeks to clear up and new pimples develop every other day. They are painful. I also have pimples . . . → Read More: Lamictal and acne

Does every kid on stimulants need an EKG?

Oh boy, oh, BOY!!! When my wife showed me this issue on the internet last night I gave a big sigh and an eye roll. I knew the phone calls would start early and heavy. For those of you who have not heard, the American Heart Association issued a recommendation that all children who are . . . → Read More: Does every kid on stimulants need an EKG?

A warning . . .

Joanne writes in with a warning . . .

From The FDA Enforcement Report 1/30/08 PRODUCT Lithium Carbonate Extended Release Tablets, USP, 450 mg, 90 and100 count bottles, Rx only, NDC 0143-1277-01, Recall # D-085-2008 CODE 100 count bottle; Lot number 62395C, Exp. Date 3/2008, 90 count bottle; Lot number 62395B, Exp. Date 3/2008 . . . → Read More: A warning . . .

Combining Effexor and Cymbalta–a good example of what not to do

On the search engine terms on my blog stats the other day, I had “combining Effexor and Cymbalta” listed multiple times. LIKE 25 TIMES. Seems someone had a question that was not getting answered too quickly. It brought to mind, once again, how mysterious these medications can be to people. To most folks (and some . . . → Read More: Combining Effexor and Cymbalta–a good example of what not to do

Combining Lamictal with Birth Control Pills

Well, well . . . you learn something everyday . . .

I had a question posed to me about whether there are interactions between Lamictal and birth control pills. Lamictal, as you may know, is the only medication approved by the FDA for use in Bipolar Depression. It is a great medicine and . . . → Read More: Combining Lamictal with Birth Control Pills