weird scary effects of Lamictal

[Mitzadone]

Im a newbie here but i need help. Ive been on methadone 10s 3 x daily 4 leg pain & my Dr recently refered me 2 a neurologist 2 find out if my leg pain is nerve pain. Had my neuro appt on wensday & that Dr put me on Lamictal. She had offered 2 other meds, lyrica & topamax but i asked 4 the least evasive 1. Im on day 5 now & if this is the easy 1, i sure as hell dont wana take either of the other 2. I didnt take my methadone 4 the 1st 3 days 2 see if this Lamictal was working but it wasnt & now Im doubling up my dose on methadone & its not working. It feels like the Lamictal is blocking the effects of my pain meds. This med isnt even a pain med. Its perscribed 4 bipolar disorders. On top of it rendering my pain meds ineffective, I think its making my leg pain worse. Im also having scary urges 2 hurt myself. I want 2 bite my arms & pull out my hair. Im thinking about suicide but i dont feel depressed or suicidal. The idea of killing myself feels good. Im having these manic episodes & anything my kids say or do enrages me. I have an itch all over my body but so unlike that normal opiate itch. It feels internal. I just dont feel right in my own body. I want 2 stop taking but scared of what mite happen. Cant talk 2 either Dr til tuesday. Im mad cus the neuro dr. was insistant on me taking these even thou i told her i was content taking my dones til the results of my MRI came bak. she rudely criticized narcotic pain meds & lectured me on how they dont realy stop pain. they just make u forget the pain. i call b.s on that. im mad that im in worse pain then b4, getting no relief, & i feel like fuckin' jeffrey dalmer. Has anyone out there had this experience b4? This med is 2 b titrated up from 25mgs 2 100mgs in a month & considered a theraputic dose but I dont think i can go thru w/ this. Its making me afraid of myself. Should I just go 2 the e.r & tell them?

 

[bronson]

I think you should seek professional medical help ASAP. If you're having odd feelings like this just after starting a new medication, something is seriously wrong. Someone else will likely give more specifics on why this is happening. We also have the Pain Management Mega Thread which is a great place for support once you get the immediate issue sorted.

If it were me, I'd get straight to the ER, but at the very least have another adult who understands the situation stay with you. Update us when you're able, and get feeling better.

 

[bennyZA]

Yea man, I take a massive dose of lamictal for epilepsy, like really massive, and I've never had any symptoms like that. If you do develop a rash you have to go to ER immediately though. The only symptom I can relate to is the pain meds not being as effective while on lamictal.

 

[T. Calderone]

The reason I quit taking lamictal is they were interfering with my sleep. They were meant to help with bipolar symptoms but not very effective for me. If you are experiencing these effects, stop using them now. Make an appointment tomorrow and let this doctor know what's happening.