Irene Iesu Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 I've been taking Lamictal for about 4 months. Started with 25mg and gradually increased to now 150mg. After I upped the dosage to 150mg about 3 weeks ago, I started to have some kind of rash sporadically from my legs to my shoulders that resembles bug bites and is very itchy. I first thought it may be flea bites, but my completely indoor cats don't have any fleas and my husband doesn't have any bites, so I began to suspect it could be a rash due to taking Lamictal … Has anyone experienced this type of rash from Lamictal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceberg Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 If you are worried you should contact your pdoc right away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argh Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) . Edited September 16, 2020 by argh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melancholya Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Please have it checked out by a doc. I had some skin sensitivity when I started mine but that's about it. There's a small chance the rash can become serious, so best to see your doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blahblah Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) You want to take any sign of rash very seriously, especially when increasing doses. I didn't get rashes, but had a ton of itching/burning sensation when ramping up on Lamictal. Skin sensitivity is a common side effect. Edited January 31, 2020 by Blahblah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppalachianBookDust Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 First of all, let me say that I'm not a adoctor or other medical professional, nor do I play one on TV. That being said, I have been warned by MY medical professionals (the UVA neuro docs) that should I, or anyone presumably, develop a RASH whilst taking LAMICTAL to RUN, not walk, to the nearest Urgent Care Facility or ER, whichever is closer. This is apparently a known rare but could be serious side effect of Lamictal. Not saying that you have developed that. But you DO NEED TO GET IT CHECKED. IMO. And sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Iesu Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Thank you everyone for your concern. I researched about the possibly fatal rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and I learned that SJS usually begins with fever, sore throat, and fatigue … and I have none of those symptoms. It may be an allergic reaction to the meds. I have reduced my dosage to 100mg where I didn't experience any rash, and the rash seems to be subsiding. I have made an appointment with my doctor and I'll have it checked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Here’s a resource for you to consult. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikl_pls Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) I had constant benign rashes with Lamictal, but never SJS. The first time I freaked out and went to my doc and expressed concern over it. He kinda smiled for some reason unbeknownst by me (probably because I knew what SJS was) and said, "naw that's not SJS, just a rash. You'll get those with Lamictal, especially if you have sensitive skin." I had just gone up to 200 mg I think. But I second what people have said, if you get a rash, especially after changing the dose, see your doctor, especially if the rash very rapidly progresses and continues to get worse and worse. SJS is a distinctive rash. Look up pictures of it (if you have the stomach to) on Google images. Most pictures you'll see will likely be advanced cases of it, but you'll see the pattern. It's very blotchy and severely affects mucous membranes like the lips and eyelids. Edited February 7, 2020 by mikl_pls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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