lamotrigine rash emedicine

They did mono spot which was negative at that time. Had mono 15 years ago, nothing like this. rash still getting worse despite being off lamotrigine for 3 days now, so truly wondering if it has anything to do with it. Its looks and feels like the worst uneven sunburn of my life. Last time I had mono I had positive rapid strep tests. This time they did rapid strep test and negative. If it is mono does it have to have a positive strep test? Thanks again. Ill talk to my gp mon.

is it safe to take lamotrigine when u have hepatitis c? My psychiatrist just started me on 25 mg..is it safe for my liver..I'm not being treated for my hep c..any info will help..

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. Also tell your doctor if you have ever developed a rash after taking lamotrigine or any other medication for epilepsy or if you are allergic to any medications for epilepsy. Your doctor will start you on low dose of lamotrigine and gradually increase your dose, not more than once every 1 to 2 weeks.

Well, as thatquietgirl said, it really depends on the individual. Part of it also depends on whether you're BP I or II, and whether your main problems are depression, mania, or a lot of both, and whether you have psychosis in the mix. Lamotrigine and carbamazepine are generics, for the record, and Abilify and Seroquel are still under patent and so there aren't any generics yet.

The big one to watch out for is the risk of a severe and potentially dangerous rash. If Lamotrigine is ramped up very slowly, that risk is greatly diminished. Good luck!

Has anyone been givin lamotrigine for panic attacks and anxiety, and did it work and what were the side effects i take xanax but my doctor dosent want me on that long term and now he tryin this..

However, skin rash occurs in 10% of patients treated with lamotrigine and the risk of rash is related to rapid dose escalation and concomitant use of valproate. In approximately 1% of those that develop rash, it can progress to Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis, both of which can be life threatening.

Lamictal is generic in the US... lamotrigine is the generic name. I wouldn't try lamotrigine without a doctor as it has to be increased very slowly due to the risk of the Stevens-Johnson rash.

Hi I was wondering if anyone has ever has an adverse reaction to Lamotrigine i.e. breaking out in rash, very itchy, red patches all over skin? I'm afraid to try other drugs due to this? Any suggestions? Thanks!

Been taking Lamictal "slowly " for 2 1/2 weeks ---I believe I am starting a slight rash ...don't feel it...but... how do I know when to seek medical attention?

I'm blaming all of this on my menopause which is not a bad thing. Since our kids are grown and somewhat out of the house I can spend more time with my husband. We are taking more trips together knowing our house will be in good hands with our kids. They don't party and do stupid things. My daughter works all the time and my son just hangs around to play his drums. It's a good time for them to travel too.

I switched from NP Thyroid to Nature-Throid about a month ago, and the bumps have become red, itchy, and stinging, and flare up with no apparent cause. It feels like my face has a rash. It seems to be a bit better in the morning and then gets angry throughout the day. I've taken myself off thyroid meds for the past two days and I felt this morning like it was beginning to get better, but I just had a flare-up for seemingly no reason--itchy stinging redness on the face...

First I noticed a burning feeling on the skin on different areas followed by a heavy flu, fever etc, then a rash was visible.. The doctor wanted me to quit the medicine immediately because I had a hypersensitive drug reaction. When I look at pictures on the web of rash from hypersensitive reaction it looks just like the one I had.

Only a few interactions between lamotrigine and other drugs have been identified. Lamotrigine increases the plasma level of carbamazepine and its metabolites. Carbamazepine lowers the concentration of lamotrigine in the blood. Valproate doubles the plasma level of lamotrigine, and the level of valproate is decreased by about 25% in people taking lamotrigine. Phenobarbital and primidone lower the plasma level of lamotrigine by about 40%.

Lamotrigine and some other anti-convulsant medications are approved for maintenance treatment in bipolar I disorder, because they have something to do with altering the excitability threshold of certain neurons. We're not yet entirely sure how that helps to control mood instability in bipolar disorder, but they are proven to be very effective in this regard. The good thing about lamotrigine in particular is that it can also have an anti-depressant on top of the mood stabilization!

Did they diagnose you BP I or II? For BP II, the consensus I've seen from a few psychiatrists as well as patients, is that lamotrigine (Lamictal) is the best med to try first for BP II. It's approved for BP I as maintenance, but it doesn't have so much anti-manic activity. It's great for depression. I'm on lamotrigine for BP II, now at 200 mg, and it's done wonders.

ve been taking Lamotrigine for over a year. It caused no changes in my weight or appetite. And I swear by the medication.

I think they're confused. If you read the full prescribing information, it's the PILL that screws with the lamotrigine, not the other way around. It's not like a lot of other anticonvulsants. From http://epilepsy.med.nyu.edu/treatment/medications/lamotrigine "Lamotrigine has no effect on other seizure medicines. And unlike some other seizure medicines, it does not reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.

ve tried seroquel, geodone, ziprexa (although weight gain and cost are a factor) and abilify (cost may be a factor). There are also the mood stabilizers such as lamotrigine and depakote that may be useful. Lamotrigine is an easy one because it doesn't need blood tests. Make sure you titrate up slowly as it can cause a rash that can be fatal (although that is very very very rare) and titrating up seems to prevent that. I need a combination of medications.

I started taking Lamotrigine shortly before this started. I also have had a burning tongue, and no sense of taste for almost a year. Any suggestions? I've tried about twenty different products, but NO results!

A lot of meds have scary things attached to them. It is good to know these things even though it is scary. I am on Lamotrigine (generic) or Lamictle. The first thing my doctor said to me was, "This medicine can cause a rash that can be fatal. Don't worry, though, it is very rare and mostly happens if you raise your dose too quickly. But, if you get a rash of any kind stop the medication right away and call me." Wow!

I am currently taking Wellbutrin XL 300mg, Lamotrigine 25 mg, Zyrtec, Levothyroxine 75mg, and Atenolol 50mg. I started Lamotrigine (lamictal generic) 2 weeks ago. On day 9, I developed severe diarrhea and cramps. It was slowed down with 1 pill of Immodium, but after 2 days I decided to eat a "regular" meal and got diarrhea again. So it's been on an off for 6 days, and this morning it was worse than it was the first day!

i was just wanting to know if lamotrigine and quetiapine can cause sore throats I've been taking these meds for 4 days and I started getting sick after day 2

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