Everyone knows about SJS with lamictal anyway, so I figured asking about this other rare side effect won’t hurt
Every time I up my dose I get super itchy all over my body for about a week or so
Allergic reaction: Itching without rash is a symptom related to liver and gallbladder metabolism
In very rare cases, you may develop Stevens-Johnson I have been taking Lamictal for almost 9 years at a dose of 300mg/day
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The symptoms can range from benign to potentially fatal
Lamictal is a brand name for the drug lamotrigine, which doctors prescribe for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder
Contact your healthcare provider or other emergency medical services right away if you develop a rash or other signs of a drug allergy (such as a fever or swelling of your lymph nodes) while taking lamotrigine
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
Lamictal passes into breast milk and can cause side effects in breastfed children
I've been getting… Yes
Lamotrigine is used alone or together with other medicines to help control certain types of seizures (eg, partial seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome) in the treatment of epilepsy
The effects of Lamictal last for over 24 hours and once-daily dosing is often prescribed
Lamotrigine's chemical name is 3,5-diamino-6-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-as-triazine, its molecular formula is C 9 H 7 N 5 Cl 2, and its molecular weight is 256
From what my psychiatrist told me about the rash, it's incredibly important to get medical attention as early as possible, but she assured me that if I was having this reaction I would know
I had an ex who responded super badly to lamictal and she had an awful rash within 6 hours of the first 50 mg dose
She said it's ok, go back up to 2x 25mg in a week and see
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My feet and calves blew up to like 3 times their size and they would itch a little but mostly hurt
So, I really hate to post an alarmist question but it's something that caught my eye and would like to find out more about it
Go to lamictal r/lamictal • Every time I up my dose I get super itchy all over my body for about a week or so
Definitely check with your provider and daily check of the rash but as long as it's just the itch it should leave within the first 3 weeks
Lamotrigine may be taken with or without food or on a full or empty stomach
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In the last week I've noted I'm very itchy, especially at night, all over my body (particularly legs and arms)
I've been on Lamictal for 4 years and everytime I went up, I always had very itchy irritated skin
Hey guys, Quick question about lamictal/lamotrogine - I've just been started on a super low dose and was warned about the possibility of super scary… I was very itchy while starting lamictal
Lamotrigine may cause rashes, including serious rashes that may need to be treated in a hospital or cause permanent disability or death
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I'm 5 weeks into taking Lamictal for epilepsy, increasing my dose by 25mg each week for a goal of 300mg and currently at 150mg
It is approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) and certain types of seizure disorders
It's good to keep an eye on this but if you're titrating slowly you're generally very safe
I started 25mg on the 4th, and last night I started 25mg AM and 25mg bedtime
I am so disappointed; I wanted this drug to work for me like it has for so many of you
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I've been on a high-fat ketogenic diet for 3 years and in the last week have eaten more sugary stuff and junk than in the last 3 years combined
There was a warning for it when I got the pharmacy paperwork for it
I had the Lamictal rash as a teenager along with swelling from Depakote
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Has anyone else experienced really fucking annoying skin side effects from Lamictal? I've been on it for 5 months, I'm on 125 now (as of this week), and my skin has just gotten increasingly more dry since it's winter I think it's exacerbating it
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You might need to fidget all the time, walk in place, or cross and uncross your legs
I wouldn't recommend continuing as these reactions can get worse with increased exposure
I know, it sounds weird but it started with Lamictal
Lamictal (lamotrigine) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for bipolar disorder and epilepsy
Stevens-Johnson syndrome rash pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck a skin rash blistering or peeling of your skin hives painful sores in your mouth or around your eyes These symptoms may be the first signs of a serious skin reaction
redness, soreness, or itching skin shuffling walk slowed movement slurred speech sores, welting, or blisters stiffness of the arms and legs swollen or painful glands tic-like (jerky)
I’ve been getting… Yes
LAMICTAL may cause a serious skin rash that may cause you to be hospitalized or even cause death
This is not a
I take 200mg 2x/day
itching joint pain loss of appetite memory loss muscle cramps, pain, or weakness red or irritated eyes runny nose shivering small red or purple spots on the skin
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I’ve had this rash for three days now
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I've been on Lamictal for 4 years and everytime I went up, I always had very itchy irritated skin
Lamotrigine may cause rashes, including serious rashes that may need to be treated in a hospital or cause permanent disability or death
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in adults
Everyone knows about SJS with lamictal anyway, so I figured asking about this other rare side effect won’t hurt
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I taking it out of my own interest in the hopes it could combat extreme rumination, anxiety, depression
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Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression and/or mania
Lamictal rashes (non SJS) are common too, I had itchy bumps appear and disappear all over during my titration and I’ve heard this is very normal
Although, maybe if you titrate up slower it could help
Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world
My psych has given me a prescription from lamictal (lamotrigine), starting at 25mg going up 25mg each week for 10 weeks to get to the full dose of 250mg - it’s staggered like this to minimise side effects
I was just red and puffy
both need to be aware of the situation, if they already aren't