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What Causes Itching Sensation While On Lamotrigine?
Hi, I m taking lamotrigine for anti-seizure medicine. I just started it a month ago. Overall, it has stopped my symptoms that were mini / silent seizures, but I am starting to get itching/burning sensations that are unbearable and causing me to be sleepless. I know these are possible serious side effects from the drug, but I also have psoriasis and when I m about to have a flare-up, I get similar feelings. Should I be concerned that I m having symptoms? I m not sure and it is 12:40 AM and no doctors offices are open except the ER.
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Hello,
Lamotrigine can cause pruritus. Lamotrigine does not figure in the list of Drugs inducing or exacerbating Psoriasis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
Lamotrigine can cause pruritus. Lamotrigine does not figure in the list of Drugs inducing or exacerbating Psoriasis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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