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My doctor recently prescribed me lamictal and effexor (venlafaxine) for bipolar disorder. are there any concerning side effects i should know about?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Lamictal: xhould be slowly titrated ( 25 mg increments every 2 weeks ) to reduce the risk of Steven's Johnson Syndrome ( potentially life threatening rash )

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/3/2016

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