Skin redness and swelling all over the body, with or without skin shedding
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Around 10% of people who take lamotrigine will experience some type of rash
PURPOSE: The only serious adverse event associated with lamotrigine (LTG) treatment
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I had this throughout my 17 months on lamotrigine, from doses ranging between 75mg and 300mg
RESULTS: In 52 patients, a rash developed
Treating the underlying cause may relieve the itchiness and other symptoms related to They are often temporary issues such as dry skin or a bug bite
It also provides a protective barrier on the skin to prevent any loss of moisture
Prolonged itching and scratching can increase the intensity of the itch, possibly leading to skin injury, infection and scarring
pale skin, cold hands and feet, easy bruising, unusual bleeding
This medication can be used to reduce the occurrence of mood episodes in people with bipolar disorder and to control seizures in people with epilepsy
Lamotrigine is a white to pale cream-colored powder and has a pKa of
Dyshidrotic eczema
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Lamotrigine is a medication that treats epilepsy by preventing and controlling seizures
Lamictal passes into breast milk and can cause side effects in breastfed children
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Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world
Anti-seizure medications cause rash and hypersensitivity reactions in up to 9% of people who take them
Tell your doctor if you are taking valproic acid (Depakene) or divalproex (Depakote) because taking these medications with lamotrigine may increase your risk of developing a serious rash
Drug rashes can spread, or they may only affect one part