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Originally Posted by thepterodactyl
ugh, lamictal is so tempting! what freaks me out about the rash though (even if on a low low dose it's probably 1 in a million) is that once it starts - if it's SJS - there's nothing you can do about it but brace yourself and hope for the best...in other words, once you have it even stopping the medication won't necessarily stop it from progressing...that lack of control is terrifying to me. Sounds like you're all out of the 'danger zone' with it already - I envy you!
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Where did you hear this? I have read that if caught early enough there should be no problem. That is why it is a good idea to report any rash to your doctor ASAP. And this is why many doctors discontinue the medication at the first signs of a rash. I have also read if titrated up slowly enough, there is something like a one out of 10,000 chance of getting the rash. My doctor tells me this has never happened in the history of his practice. He has been in practice for over 30 years. On one job, he has an active case load of hundreds of patients. Then there is his private practice.
Please do not let your expectation bias (irrational fears) interpret what you read about this drug. You would be unnecessarily limiting your options. Get the information directly from a professional, like you own doctor.
