Posted by Pamela Ann on September 2, 2003, at 17:59:44
In reply to Re: Lamictal side effects - URGENT » galkeepinon, posted by BarbaraCat on August 31, 2003, at 12:45:07
Hi,
I wanted to share this experience. I am concerned for the people with a rash who are on lamictal. last week when i saw my pdoc he prescibed lamictal for me. He gave me this caution and was sure to make me repeat what he had just said.
He told me that in a small percentage of cases lamictal causes a Stevenson-Johnson syndrome. This begins as a viral like rash (like a child would get with strept or a virus). It will also resemble bug bites. The rash and/or the bug bites will come together into one large painful rash. This rash (SJ SYNDROME) causes layers of your skin to slough off. Treatment requires hospitalization and treatment by a burn center. And, DEATH is a possibility if your skin can not recover.
My pdoc made me repeat this..... "If i get a rash i will stop my lamictal and call your message service immediately"
Please do the same!
Love,
Pamela Ann> I have to second Gals post. It's not only your outer skin that can have the blister, bumps and rashes. It's also your organs, which is how people really in danger on it. My unbearable itchies (I was beginning to feel them in my ear canals and vagina) went away when I lessened my dose. I hadn't ascribed the itchies to lamictal, was only on the lookout for a 'rash'. It can come in different disguises and should be taken very seriously. Even with this potential, I love my Lamictal. - Barbara
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> > > Hopefully someone can give me some valuable advise! I'm currently taking Moclobemide, 300mg. This antidepressant belongs to the group of reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase type A (RIMAs) which are a newer group of antidepressants that have had much less impact on clinical psychopharmacology than another contemporary class of medications, the selective serotonin reuptake-inhibitors (SSRIs). The RIMAs agents are distinguished from the older monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) by their selectivity and reversibility.
> > > Anyhow, about 2 1/2 weeks ago I began taking Lamictal due to a recent hypermanic episode. I'm now taking 50mg lamictal which I've been on for the last 10 days (I began on 25mg). The first week was great. I still felt energetic without the usual manic-obsessive thoughts. Yet I became very sleepy in the afternoon and had to take a nap after returning home from work. However, since about a week ago (or less) I've had a sore throat and my eyes have been sort of dry. Last Sunday I discovered a "cyst" like thing on the left side of my neck. I became somewhat terrified. The next day I found out that it's (only) a swollen lymph node. My throat still felt sore and thick. It felt like I was coming down with a cold but at the same time not really. This week I've also had severe headaches. Lately I've also experienced vaginal problems (vaginitis?). Today the common rashes slowly began. Apparently, all of the above are symptoms of hyper sensitivity and uncommon side-effects (often not even listed). I've also been very sensitive to any BS (which is not necessarily a bad thing..) Should I discontinue or is there a possibility that these side-effects will disappear? I have no health insurance and am not able to see an MD unless I feel it's unbearable and need to go to the ER.
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> > > I guess I'll decrease the dose to 25mg for the time being. I'm curious to know of any similar experiences or just your thoughts.
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