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Originally Posted by monochromatic
"Around 10% to 11% of patients taking Lamotrigine will develop a rash"
^ do you know if that percentage have to stop taking the drug? Or is it just that 10-11% get some sort of rash, get checked out, and are good to go?
OP, I feel your worry. This is really the only thing that I'm hoping for too. I have a small, itchy spot at the top of my (sorry, tmi) buttcrack. I just finished my first week on the drug.
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Mono, that's the percentage of people that develop any kind of rash due to treatment with the drug. I'm not sure of the figures for those that have had to have treatment with the medication stopped because of the rash developed but a web search
might return some clues as to an approximate figure.
I wouldn't worry too much about what you're describing, to myself personally it doesn't sound like a rash caused by Lamotrigine. If the spot turns into more spots and this becomes worrying, then I'd advise you speak to your doctor or appropriate healthcare professional.
The above is an image of a rash caused by Lamotrigine. I don't think one spot, irritating as it is, could be linked to the medication. Please look after your health by monitoring the development and if it worsens in any way, contact a professional.
Regards
RB.
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