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What Causes Red Spots On The Body While On Lamotrigine?
My son is 24 years old his family doctor has put him on Lamotrigine 25mg which he had started taking on March 23, 2018 for his biploar disorder which was taken for the first 3 days but then starting on March 26, 2018 he is suppose to be taking 2 pills which is a 50mg but this morning he woke up reddish looking dots on his both arms, both legs, chest and stomach but it didn t do that to him while he was taking the 25mg for 3 whole days.
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Rash all over the body may be due to drug allergy, or infections like viral fever or allergy etcetera.
Use moisturizing cream all over the body. Check for platelet count or other bacterial infections.
Please consult your physician as he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Rash all over the body may be due to drug allergy, or infections like viral fever or allergy etcetera.
Use moisturizing cream all over the body. Check for platelet count or other bacterial infections.
Please consult your physician as he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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