Hi Rogue,
I took lamictal for only 4 days and I had to go off the drug because it caused me to break out with a rash. A few others have stated that they also got the rash. While you're on the lamictal if your skin begins to itch and you notice tiny bumps on your skin that look like little pimples along with that area of your skin being red that's the first sign of the rash. I had to see a dermotologist (skin specialist) who did a biopsy on me and found out I was allergic to the drug. I was also told not to use any soap but dove for sensitive skin and no shampoo, perfumes, or anything with a scent because it can make the rash worse. Also I had to use lukewarm water the bath because the hotter the water the faster the rash will spread. I was given to streoid creams to help clear the rash and stop the itching. It took about 4 months for the entire rash to clear up. I went back on tegretol xr only to find out that I was allergic to that AED along with trileptal also.
What you might want to do is ask your Dr. to do a DNA test on you and from that they can tell what AED (sz. med) would help you the most. Here's wishing you well and May God Bless You!

Sue