I started the medication a week ago and I hadn’t noticed any side effects until this morning. After waking up this morning I noticed my face, neck and arms are red and itchy. Yesterday was the first time I noticed benefits from the medication, but now today is the first negative side effect. My doctor says to stop the medication and see how the rash heals. I hope it goes away quickly and maybe I can try starting the medication again. How have your symptoms improved and what side effects did you experience with lamotrigine? Did you have to stop taking it?