The drug is also used to treat seizure disorders such as epilepsy
Lamotrigine-induced Rash: Worth a Rechallenge P-Codrea Tigaran S, Sidenius P, Dam M Acta Neurol Scand 2005;111:191–194 [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar] PURPOSE: The only
Peeling Skin: Affected skin may begin to peel or blister
headache double vision nausea skin rash fever dizziness * * To learn more about this side effect, see the “Side effects explained” section below
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Rarely, an allergy to Lamictal can result in a serious skin rash* called multiorgan hypersensitivity
There is no way to tell if a mild rash will become more serious
Drink?” How to Identify a Rash Caused by Lamictal? A rash caused by lamotrigine (LTG) is one of the most severe side effects of LTG
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Unlike other drugs that are used to treat similar disorders A rash is a common side effect of Lamictal
From our series of 254 prospectively registered adult patients treated with LTG at a dosage of 25-100 mg/ day, the incidence of allergic and non-allergic skin reactions The risk of serious rash caused by treatment with LAMICTAL XR is not expected to differ from that with immediate-release lamotrigine
The incidence of these rashes, which have included Stevens 5 Johnson syndrome, is approximately 0
1) exceeding recommended dose escalation for LAMICTAL
Most skin rashes are not serious
It may resemble common acne but can also have distinct characteristics
A serious skin rash can happen at any time during your treatment with LAMICTAL XR, but is more likely to happen within the first 2 to 8 weeks of treatment
The rash can range in severity from mild to severe and may include bumps, blisters, or a scaly skin rash
Lamotrigine, an anticonvulsive medication and also a commonly used mood stabiliser, can be associated with this adverse reaction
8% (8 per 1,000) in pediatric patients (aged 2 to 16 years) receiving immediate-release lamotrigine
Karan Kverno is an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Md
Lamictal ODT may cause a severe or life-threatening skin rash, especially in children and in people who take a very high starting dose, or those who also take valproic acid (Depakene) or divalproex ()