I take Lamictal for bipolar and I think it is causing this horrible itching that is keeping me up all night

[Maraya1969]

Last edited Sat Jun 8, 2024, 11:14 AM - Edit history (1)

I have not slept at all and it is almost 7am. The itching has been going on for awhile but I didn't think if could be medication related until tonight so I checked and though it is not a common side effect it is one.

Itching can drive me mad. It is not like there is one spot that I keep scratching it is all over my body. I can relax for a short time and then something it itchy. How can anyone sleep with that??

Anyway now I am nervous about not sleeping. I think it is going to cause something bad to happen.

Anyone have periods when they don't sleep? Years ago when I would get really manic I would stay up all night but I was manic and (I think because I don't remember) it would not bother me so much.

Oh, I can't take Benadryl because that causes really bad restless legs! Since I have gotten older I cannot tolerate medicines like I used to

Update: The itching went away and that is always the case. It just happens at night and I take the Lamictal at night. But I am listening to everyone and I am stopping the Lamictal, at least for a while and if I take it again it will be in the morning.

Thank you all for you caring and concern.