s famous for a nasty rash, but your chances of
getting the rash are about 1/1000,
and keeping a proper titration schedule
and not missing doses helps keep that chance low. About 1/10 people get a harmless rash when starting. They'll still probably take you off it if you get a rash, but you'll most likely be in the safe category. Mine gives me acne, but that's a very rare side effect.
I take Lamictal myself, and I really like it.