Posted by SLS on March 18, 2005, at 17:11:34
In reply to Re: Anyone get a flushed face? » SLS, posted by Wildflower on March 18, 2005, at 15:24:27
> > Whenever a rash of any sort develops while taking Lamictal, it must be given special attention. There are several presentations that can represent symptoms of a severe reaction for which one must stop taking the Lamictal immediately. I believe it would be best to talk to your doctor about this.
> >
> > When did these flushes begin relative to your increasing the dosage of Lamictal?> They started right when I increased it (along with a nasty afternoon headache). I don't know what to make of this.
I don't either.
> It's just a color change without any bumps.
That's how it starts.
Is the color purplish or bluish?
> If it were The Rash, wouldn't I have it all day?
I don't know. When do you take your dosages of Lamictal?
> I've looked up pictures and they all look like lesions were involved.
Again, it doesn't always start that way. On the contrary, it often starts as a non-blotchy (confluent) discoloration. The rash usually starts above the neck.
Do you feel chills?
It might not be a bad idea to drop back to 50mg for a few days and watch what happens. If the flushing disappears, you could then rechallenge using 62.5mg for awhile before moving up to 75mg.
Lamictal can induce a rash reaction up to 6 months after starting it. The first 8 weeks contain the greatest risk.
- Scott
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