lamotrigine rash photo

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!

Anyone have experience with photo-sensitivity? Basically a sun allergy that causes sun to react with chemicals in cosmetics, skin creams...even sunscreen? I am completely broken out in contact dermatitis. I was in the sun 7 days ago with sunscreen on. Anyplace I applied sunscreen and allowed sun to penetrate, I have a terribly bumpy rash. I've read that I should look for sunscreens using zinc oxide for future use. Have any of you dealt with this before? Rash is now on day 7...

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.

Hi, You have not described the nature of the rash nor is the photo available but nonetheless the most common causes for rash on the face would be allergy and acne. Azelaic acid (FINACEA Gel), 15%, is indicated for topical treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea. Rosacea begins as erythema (flushing and redness) on the central face and across the cheeks, nose, or forehead.

if you search online for bullseye rash pictures you will find lots of photos that have a remarkable variety of how red, how big, how circular, how disk-shaped, etc etc. There is not one single presentation of a bullseye rash, and if I got anything remotely looking like any of those shapes, I would take a photo of it and get myself and the photo to a Lyme doc asap, just in case, and the sooner the better.

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.

None of my partners tested positive, and after seeing 9 different doctors over the course of 6 months during which the abdominal/pubic rash never did clear, I tested negative and was given a acyclovir-antibiotic-steroid-antifungal regimen to clear the thing up. No recurrance after that for a full 18 months. The last doctor I saw thought it had to be HSV, though she couldn't explain the negative test results.

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%.

As I said though, I only have a couple of them at one time, never a full blown case of anything. Does anyone know what it is? I have attached a photo and have circled the rash that mine looks most like. Thanks.

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.

Hi my husband has had a back rash for around 10 months it’s not itchy or raised but it does seem to be spreading to his stomach now I’m not sure how to attach a photo to the post

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