Lamictal is a medication prescribed as an anticonvulsant to treat epilepsy and as a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder. It’s the brand name for the generic prescription drug lamotrigine. It’s very important to follow you doctor’s dosing instructions when taking Lamictal. Taking too much Lamictal or taking it in combination with other anticonvulsant medications can lead to a rare but serious and potentially deadly skin rash. This rash may occur at any point while taking Lamictal but it is more likely to appear within the first two to eight weeks after you start taking the medication. Seek medical help immediately if any type of skin rash occurs or if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction such as hives, fever, swollen lymph nodes, painful sores in your mouth or around your eyes, facial or throat swelling, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, yellowing of the eyes, or trouble breathing.While addiction to Lamictal is not as common as addiction to some other drugs such as opiates or benzodiazepines, it can occur. If someone abuses Lamictal by taking more than their prescribed dose or if they take it for recreational purposes as an escape from reality, it’s possible to develop a dependency on the drug. Once addicted, stopping the drug will cause Lamictal withdrawal symptoms. If you are addicted to Lamictal and you want to stop taking it, the safest way to withdraw from Lamictal is to enter a professional medical detox program. Learn more below about Lamictal withdrawal symptoms and treatment.