Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Mental Health Support

intheozone

(1,118 posts)

7. Get to Dr! Itching all over is sign

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Sat Jun 8, 2024, 11:18 AM

Jun 2024

of liver problem. Drug might be affecting your liver. You need a blood test for liver function ASAP.

I had know from personal experience with an antibiotic drug that my liver didn't like.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

11 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I take Lamictal for bipolar and I think it is causing this horrible itching that is keeping me up all night [View all] Maraya1969 Jun 2024 OP

Call the doc! When I got an itching rash that also hurt, they made me stop the Lamictal immediately. It can lead to GPV Jun 2024 #1

As far as not sleeping, I still cycle even on meds, so yeah the no-sleeping phases are a thing. GPV Jun 2024 #2

Yes, please call the doctor asap!!! Lunabell Jun 2024 #3

Call your doctor right away. Itching can be a side effect of Lamictal. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #4

As a psych nurse, call the MD, severe itching could be a med reaction. Murphyb849 Jun 2024 #5

I take it XanaDUer2 Jun 2024 #6

Get to Dr! Itching all over is sign intheozone Jun 2024 #7

praying for a good night's rest mdmc Jun 2024 #8

I take Lamictal for epilepsy crimycarny Jul 2024 #9

Thank you for that post. I have started taking the stuff in the morning only and the itching Maraya1969 Jul 2024 #10

I understand that symptom crimycarny Jul 2024 #11