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Lamictal joint pain
Mon, 11/17/2014 - 08:50Hello. I am titrating up on lamictal (and coming off of topamax). I have only taken up to 50 mg. so far (I will begin 100 mg. this morning). I was perfectly fine until I began the 50 mg. last week and my fingers began aching (and the pain increased through the week), my left ankle began hurting when extended, and this morning my left knee is in a little pain. I have researched joint pain with lamictal on the internet a little bit, but it seems like most cases happen when the dosage is much more than 50 mg. Has anyone else had any issues with joint pain on such small mg.? I am about to begin 100 mg. today and I'm a little scared of what's to come! If anyone has had experience with this, does the pain subside eventually? I'm only 27 and I feel like I have arthritis! Thanks so much for any help.
Been on lamotrigine for 2
Submitted by TheEnglishAngel on Sun, 2018-02-04 - 19:14
Been on lamotrigine for 2 years now, 50mg in morning and another 50mg in the evening. A relatively low dose all things considered. I get pain and cramping in my hands, as well as pain in my knees, ankles, shoulders and elbows. Noticed that it is spreading and was never this bad before starting lamotrigine. Have started trying to treat the joint pain with self massage and it provides temporary pain relief.