Posted by Bonnie_CA on February 12, 2008, at 19:23:43
In reply to Lamictal + Stevens-Johnson syndrome, posted by Iansf on February 11, 2008, at 13:16:23
> Does anyone know if Stevens-Johnson syndrome is something that builds gradually over several days or does it appear quickly? I started lamictal a couple weeks ago at 12.5mg/day, very gradually increasing dose. Last night I began to get very itchy, my joints started to ache, I got a minor headache and minor upset stomach - all potential symptoms of Stevens-Johnson. But I did not develop a rash or fever. I still itch, but the other symptoms have abated. Is it possible for the above to be early symptoms prior to appearance of a rash, or would they not occur on their own without the rash and also not go into temporary abeyance?
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> I've been prescribed lamictal as a possible augmentation for Prozac, and while I haven't seen any anti-depressant activity at this point (I'm still at 37.5mg/day), I have received an unanticipated and unpredicted benefit - partial reversal of SSRI-induced impotence.
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> So I'm trying to figure out whether I need to discontinue the lamictal or not. My doctor is not available this week to answer the question. If anyone has any knowledge about this, I would greatly appreciate the information. Thanks.
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> John
>Stevens-Johnson symdrome does appear gradually. Apparently, if you get it, you will know it beyond a shadow of a doubt. I think Lamictal is what causes my achy joints, and it is listed as a possible side effect. Same with an upset stomach and headache. I had never had a migraine until I went on Lamictal. I don't get them often, but I still got them! I wouldn't worry until you see a rash. The itching is probably just a minor side effect too.
-Bonnie
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