Lamictal Rash?!
Question:
Lamictal Rash?
I was taking Lamictal but got "the rash". I stopped taking the stuff about a week ago but the rash is still there and I feel sick (it may be unrelated, but not sure). Anyway, I went to a GP today and he gave me some cream for it, even though I had already been using Cortizone Plus. I talked to my psychiatrist and that is what he told me to use. I am just worried because it is not going away? How long does it normally take to go away? Anyone have any advice, because I could surely use some. Also, my skin feels like its kind of burning/itching in some areas that aren't covered with the rash. I don't know if this is related either. Thank you for your help.
Answers:
the rash associated with Lamictal is called "Steven- johnson's " Syndrome and can be a very significant immunological reaction. Some people may have to take very strong topical or oral steroids to completely stop the reaction (OTC Cortisone-plus is a very weak steroid cream). You try taking some oral benadryl 25 or 50 mg but if it goesn't improve I would either get a second opinion or go to the emergency room. Good luck