Does Lamotrigine Cause Body Rashes?

Posted on Mon, 16 Nov 2015

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Question : I started taking Lamactogine for bipolar disorder, I'm getting a terrible rash all over my body
What should I do in terms of stopping the medication?
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allergy to lamotrigine

Detailed Answer:
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You are currently taking lamotrigine for bipolar and you noticed a rash. you maybe having a significant rash from the medication. You need to stop the medication immediately. There is no need to wean from the medication as the rash indicates you are having either a drug reaction or allergy. I also recommend you take loratidine for any itching. If you develop severe sore throat or develop difficulty breathing then I urge you to seek medical attention immediately as these are signs of severe reaction and could be life threatening

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