Posted by jazzdog on February 12, 2002, at 14:42:02
In reply to Questions about Lamictal/Lamotrigine, posted by Bekka H. on February 11, 2002, at 23:12:45
Hi Bekka -
In fact, the incidence of minor rashes is 10 - 20%, and higher for people with sensitive skin. But the incidence of Stevens-Johnson, for adult, non-elderly people who aren't taking other anti-epileptics - is less than three in ten thousand. I'm also a rash-prone person, and I get minor rashes every time I titrate up on Lamictal - itching, flushing, small red patches, hives. Now I take a benedryl the first couple of days after I titrate, and it helps. My dermatologist says none of these are problematic - Stevens-Johnson involves all-over redness, swelling, fever etc. For me, the potential good effects of the drug outweigh a few skin irritations.
Good luck - Jane
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