Posted by Emme on February 12, 2002, at 8:48:06
In reply to Questions about Lamictal/Lamotrigine, posted by Bekka H. on February 11, 2002, at 23:12:45
> Is there any way to know whether someone is more likely to develop that dangerous rash (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)than someone else? I tend to get rashes from almost everything, and so I am particularly concerned about Lamictal. How will I know whether it's one of my usual rashes or the deadly rash?
I asked my dermatologist the exact same question - whether there was any way to predetermine if someone was likely to be hypersensitive and develop SJS. She said no. So...titrate slowly and if you get any rashes, consult a dermatologist to be safe. I've had a few mild rashes, but nothing scary, and my pdoc and I felt better with problems being overseen by a dermatologist. She also consulted with a neurologist with a lot of expertise with Lamictal. Anyway, odds are you will be okay, just be alert.
Emme
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