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Suggest Treatment For An Allergic Reaction To Lamotrigine
My elderly mom is having a possible allergic rxn to Lamotrigine. She has noticed tongue swelling and blisters on tongue over the last few weeks but just called me now . She also has a rash on her stomach. She doesn t want to go to hospital and is scared to just stop taking drug abruptly
Sat, 30 Mar 2019
Hello,
The symptoms you mention could be the sign of a serious allergic reaction such as Steven-Johnson syndrome. It is important that she let her doctor know as soon as possible, and to stop the medication in the meantime. If the swelling and blisters continue to get worse, I would advise her to go to the hospital.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
The symptoms you mention could be the sign of a serious allergic reaction such as Steven-Johnson syndrome. It is important that she let her doctor know as soon as possible, and to stop the medication in the meantime. If the swelling and blisters continue to get worse, I would advise her to go to the hospital.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
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