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Posted by Dr. Bob on June 3, 2002, at 1:49:58
[Posted by Miriamne on June 2, 2002, at 17:26:32]
> First, I want to once again thank everyone in this group who helped me last year in my decision to try Lamictal for my Bipolar II depression. The results have been good, and I am very grateful for the comments that helped me decide to try this medication.
>
> My shrink told me about a potentially serious side effect, a skin rash that could actually be life-threatening. He said he had not ever had a patient who experienced the rash, and that he didn't know what the rash looked like.
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> Has anyone here every experienced this side-effect, and, if so, what does the rash look like? I know I'm probably just indulging my hypochondriasis (!), but my skin is always having all sorts of minor problems, and I guess I just wondered what I should look for and what I can ignore.
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> Thanks for any help!
> Sincerely,
> Miriamne
Posted by Lia Mason on June 3, 2002, at 11:47:56
In reply to Lamictal skin rash « Miriamne, posted by Dr. Bob on June 3, 2002, at 1:49:58
Miriamne,
I did get a rash on lamictal and stayed on it--I've heard this scenario with other people on the board. The thing is, be vigilant and TELL YOUR DOCTOR if you see anything. My doctor said there's a rare fatal rash (he said it appears on foot soles and palms) and a benign rash that means slow down on the dosing. My rash was benign--a light unraised rash on shoulders and hands. It went away.
Lia
Posted by Zo on June 6, 2002, at 0:13:36
In reply to Re: Lamictal skin rash « Miriamne, posted by Lia Mason on June 3, 2002, at 11:47:56
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