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Sun Burn All Over Body. Using Lamictal 200, Sertaline. How To Get Relief?

Hi, I have been on lamictal 200 for a bit...I have a skin condition that started last night...I look like I stayed in the sun a bit too long...not horrible but it whole body..I have no other symptoms..no pain, no lesions, no itching or fever...it looks like a sunburn....I also take sertaline..but having been taking them together all along...could this be a lamictal situation? Thanks, kim
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,

Photosensitivity May be seen with any type of oral medication,

This sensitivity can happen at any point of time, during medication.

You need to apply anti inflammatory creams like metronidazole.

Also apply a sunscreen in day.

Best is to apply sunscreen at least 3 times a day.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you good health,
Thank you
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Sun Burn All Over Body. Using Lamictal 200, Sertaline. How To Get Relief?

Hello, Thanks for the query, Photosensitivity May be seen with any type of oral medication, This sensitivity can happen at any point of time, during medication. You need to apply anti inflammatory creams like metronidazole. Also apply a sunscreen in day. Best is to apply sunscreen at least 3 times a day. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you good health, Thank you