Tiny (paper-like) cuts on lip from Lamictal increase?

[AcroJack]

I was recently prescribed more lamotrigine. Has anyone had small cuts on their lips as a side effect? I wonder if I'm biting my lip in my sleep. I can't think of any other reasons. They're not sores, and I don't have an STD. Everywhere I look online mentions Herpes and cold sores, but these are tiny cuts. I'm going to call the pharmacist tomorrow, but I thought someone might know. Thanks! 

p.s. - this is my first post here. I hope I did okay. 

Edited June 12, 2015 by AcroJack
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[jt07]

Congrats on your first post. You did fine!

I have never had that side effect of lamotrigine, and I have never heard of it. That doesn't mean it isn't possible. It just means I haven't heard of it. What is the orientation of the cuts? Do they match up with your teeth?

[AnnaBanana]

When I started lamogotrine, it dried me out, terribly. Could it be possible that your lips are just dry and cracking?

[Always Unstable]

When I started lamogotrine, it dried me out, terribly. Could it be possible that your lips are just dry and cracking?

I agree with this. I didn't have it with Lamictal but I have had other meds in the past that gave me dry mouth and chapped lips as start up side effects.

[melissaw72]

I was thinking of having dry/chapped lips also.  I use blistex and it takes care of it.

[AcroJack]

Thanks so much for your helpful replies. everyone. I'm beginning to think I should just use Blistex, too. I might be biting my lip in my sleep, or maybe my mouth gets so dry that they just split. Never had this issue before, but lamotrigine is a great med for me, so I'm not going to complain too much. 

[AcroJack]

Congrats on your first post. You did fine!

I have never had that side effect of lamotrigine, and I have never heard of it. That doesn't mean it isn't possible. It just means I haven't heard of it. What is the orientation of the cuts? Do they match up with your teeth?

​They do a little bit, and they're very small. They look like two red spots, but they are teeny cuts. Probably just splits from having a dry mouth. Maybe I'll just sleep with an orange in my mouth (see profile pic) 

[crtclms]

I vote dehydration as well. I was really dried out for a while when I started lamotrogine. Make sure you are getting plenty of fluids.

[Gearhead]

My money is on dehydration/chapping as well. When I started LTG my skin got so sensitive and dry everything cracked and itched.

 

Welcome to CB!

[AcroJack]

Thanks again for all of your replies. I used lip balm more than I normally would and they're gone! I freaked out at first because they were so noticeable and it looked like something else was happening.  

[Brainacious]

I'm now on 200mg/day and I have some chapped lips, but not the whole lip, just part of it.