What does a Lamictal induced rash look and feel like and is there a remedy while staying on the drug?

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Anti-seizure medication should always be monitored closely by the attending doctor. It is my understanding that if a rash is present you should stop using the medicine. Consult your doctor right away.

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Rash is a fairly common side effect. However, in rare cases a very severe form of rash can develop. Always contact your doctor if you get a rash during Lamictal therapy. Do not discontinue your medication without consulting the doctor first.

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i have recentley been diagnosed with bi-polor, taken off prozac and put on lamectil.They started me on a low dose as i was told about a rash so they start you out small. a month later i went up to 100mg. a week later i started noticing small red bumps and thought i was getting paranoid. well now i have the ugliest and reddest rash on my arms. and itch? they discontinued all mey meds to see if it will clear up. wish me luck. Lamectil is not for me. now im not on anything... this will be one long journey

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The Lamictal induced rash is known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. You can see what it looks like by doing a search of Google Images. There are many pictures on the web, most failry graphic.

Both Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis can start with non-specific symptoms such as:

Coughing Aching Headaches Feverishness Vomiting Diarrhoea (diarrhea)

This is usually followed by a red rash across the face and the trunk of the body, which can continue to spread to other parts of the body. Blisters then form across the body in places such as the nose, moth, eyes, and genital areas, and the mucous membrane becomes inflamed. With some people the nails and hair begin to come out as well. In the case of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis patients, the skin can start to come away in sheets leaving exposed flesh that could be likened to serious burning and is very susceptible to infection.

Both of these disease variations are potentially deadly. In drug related cases, the symptoms for both diseases can take one or two weeks to manifest from the first time the patient takes the drug.

Treatment for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis are very serious, potentially deadly conditions and have to be treated accordingly. Firstly, the cause of the condition has to be identified if possible. So, if the cause if drug related, doctors can stop the drug immediately. In the case of a new infection on top of the condition or a bacterial infection, doctors may use a suitable antibiotic. In severe cases, the patient is treated in a burns unit. Patients have to be treated in meticulously hygienic environments to alleviate the risk of further infection, which could result in death. In cases where the patients has lost a lot of fluid through seeping areas where the skin has come away, intravenous fluid replacement may be required. The hospital may also use topical and oral corticosteroids to treat affected areas.

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THE RASH FROM Lamictal is described as red or purple point-like rash on the skin or mucous membrane. The rash can be POTENTIALLY FATAL, so you need to call your doctor IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT stop taking Lamictal (lamotrigine) without doctor supervision! He/she must taper you off the dose slowly over weeks. The only way to get rid of the rash is to discontinue the drug. There have been reported deaths, liver failure and and status epilepticus (severe siezure disorder) has been reported with use of this drug. Be Well........<<>>

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