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What Are The Side Effects Of Lamotrigine?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Dec 2015
Question: I'm having a side effect to Lamactin -I have a rash all over my body. I stopped taking it but can't get in touch with my psychiatrist. what should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Seek a Psychiatrist for immediate replacement of medication of bipolar

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Lamotrigine is the medication you are taking for bipolar disorder. Rash can be an adverse effect of the medication but its frequency is not yet defined and is not that common. If it has been sudden after a few doses then drug allergy may be considered. With prolonged use rash can also appear.

Stopping lamotrigine is alright if you don't have any seizures history etc as that will lead to recurrent seizures. otherwise getting hold of your psychiatrist as soon as possible is wise as possible for alternative medication for bipolar disorder would be wise.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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What Are The Side Effects Of Lamotrigine?

Brief Answer: Seek a Psychiatrist for immediate replacement of medication of bipolar Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Lamotrigine is the medication you are taking for bipolar disorder. Rash can be an adverse effect of the medication but its frequency is not yet defined and is not that common. If it has been sudden after a few doses then drug allergy may be considered. With prolonged use rash can also appear. Stopping lamotrigine is alright if you don't have any seizures history etc as that will lead to recurrent seizures. otherwise getting hold of your psychiatrist as soon as possible is wise as possible for alternative medication for bipolar disorder would be wise. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan