Usually resolves rapidly on withdrawal of the drug
It causes flu-like symptoms, followed by a red or purple rash that spreads and forms blisters
Hives Red blisters on areas of the body, which may include the face or mouth Symptoms of a more serious rash can include peeling skin, painful blisters, inflammation of the eyes
Rashes are listed as a common side effect (occurring greater than 5% to 10% of the time) in the
3% of adults
It has
by Jeff Hautala August 23, 2023 6 min read Lamictal is a brand name for lamotrigine, commonly used to treat conditions like epilepsy and bipolar disorder
A hypersensitivity morbilliform rash is the most common original presentation, and patients should understand the risk of progression to SJS
1-3 The development of rash significantly affects the use of this drug, as almost 10% of seizure patients treated with lamotrigine develop some form of rash
Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis is classified by the extent of the
1% (13/ In Lamictal studies, certain common side effects of the drug were similar when used alone for bipolar disorder or certain types of epilepsy
Lamictal (lamotrigine) is an anti-seizure medicine approved to treat epilepsy in children and adults and to delay mood episodes in people with bipolar I disorder
The timing of Psoriasis is a common skin condition that can cause a scaly, itchy, red, or purplish rash to form along the scalp, elbows, and joints
Although this has not been reported very commonly , SJS has
Lamotrigine may cause other side effects
The incidence has been linked to rapid titration and an interaction with valproic acid that can increase the level of LTG
were surveyed for the terms “lamotrigine” and “Lamictal”
LAMICTAL® can cause serious rashes requiring hospitalization and discontinuation of treatment
[]Lamotrigine [6-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazine- 3,5-diamine] is an antiepileptic drug, effective for a broad
Lamictal Rash is a skin condition that is caused by Lamictal medication
WARNING: Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal) skin rashes have occurred while taking this medication
A serious rash while taking Lamictal has been reported in about 3 in 1000 adults and 1 in 100 children