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Just because a reaction appears mild does not mean it's something to ignore, especially in a child
sekh60 • 10 yr
Nearly all cases of serious rashes associated with lamotrigine have occurred within 2 to 8 weeks of the start of treatment
We have added some links below if you want to see SJS photos
I'm considering the generic switch and am wondering if anyone's done it yet, gotten advice on it, etc
Off-label uses include treating acute bipolar depression, fibromyalgia, schizophrenia, and unipolar depression
Skin rash is a common adverse effect of lamotrigine (LTG) in both add-on and monotherapy trials and is also the most common adverse event causing LTG withdrawal
There may also be an underlying condition which may require The other side effects of Lamictal may include blood problems or liver problems
This one started about two hours ago and is pretty itchy and hasn't improved at all (I did put some aquaphor on it to see if it would help)
However, the dosage wasn't strong enough and it has recently been increased
It comes in four forms to be taken by mouth (orally): immediate-release oral tablets, extended-release oral tablets, chewable oral tablets, and orally Adverse effects of lamotrigine include: All people (adults and children) who develop a rash should be promptly evaluated and lamotrigine withdrawn immediately unless the rash is clearly not drug related
The game remains afoot I reckon
LAMICTAL XR can cause serious rashes requiring hospitalization and discontinuation of treatment
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This could be not super related/more of a singular experience based upon genetics but I wondered if anyone else has seen a similar heightened allergic reaction/developed allergies since starting lamotrigine (and if you've since gone off lamotrigine, how that changed after being completely off of it) 1 2
Using antibiotics when needed to prevent infection
Benign rashes are also caused by lamotrigine; however, it is not possible to predict which rashes will prove to be serious or More prominent in the neck and upper trunk
The itch has decreased significantly from last night, but even as I type this I still feel mild itchiness on my legs, arms, and neck
A small number of patients also suffer from allergic reactions (2%) or a serious skin rash (less than 1%)
The flu symptoms became insane to the point I was feverish all the time, couldn't think, couldn't really move
I didn't know just how slowly when this post was first written
If people suddenly stop taking their medication, they may experience Lamictal A rash is a common side effect of Lamictal
But if you get ANY kind of rash while on lamictal stop taking it immediately and go see a Dr
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Around 10% of people who take lamotrigine will experience some type of rash
Swelling of the face or
We systematically reviewed studies to provide current evidence on the incidence and risk of skin rash in patients with LTG therapy
If you develop any of the following symptoms while you are taking lamotrigine, call your doctor immediately: rash; blistering or peeling of the skin; hives; itching; or painful
If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to
A Lamotrigine rash is a skin reaction that can occur in people who take the drug Lamotrigine for seizures, bipolar disorder, or other conditions
DramShopLaw • 4 yr
“Anything on the face” Obviously these all describe nearly the same areas, but the “soft tissues” version is the most specific
5 because of all the posts on the rash and it terrified me
So, I’ve been really itchy and either had a cluster of bumps or the single ones
I wouldn’t say stop taking it immediately
Skin rash is a common adverse effect of lamotrigine (LTG) in both add-on and monotherapy trials and is also the most common adverse event causing LTG withdrawal
Hello! I just want to put this here to log what 2 doctors and my psychiatrist considered a rash that was concerning enough to stop taking the medication
Lamotrigine (LTG) is associated with the potential for a life-threatening rash (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis)
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Lamotrigine is a medication used to treat seizures and bipolar disorder
There are tons of pictures on google image of the rash, so you can get a good idea of what it looks like
Remarkable variation in their reported incidence suggests confounders and diverse terms and definitions
The drug can also reduce the transmission of pain signals Nearly all cases of serious rashes associated with lamotrigine have occurred within 2 to 8 weeks of the start of treatment
Just because a reaction appears mild does not mean it's something to ignore, especially in a child
Lamotrigine is available as a tablet to be taken by mouth one to three times a day
As per studies between 4% to 9% patients administered Lamictal may develop skin rashes, but only 3 to 4 out of every 10,000 would develop very serious rashes like SJS or TEN
There may also be an underlying condition which may require In clinical trials of Lamictal, a skin rash occurred in 7% to 14% of all users
The incidence of these rashes, which have included Stevens-Johnson syndrome, is approximately 0
But now I can't seem to find the forum
The effects of lamotrigine last for over 24 hours, and once-daily dosing is often prescribed
We have added some links below if you want to see SJS photos
A serious skin rash with Lamictal is more likely to occur within 2 to 8 weeks after starting treatment
Was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Lamictal rash
It wasn’t a severe rash but I stopped taking it anyway as advised by the doc