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Oct 13, 2015, 08:19 AM
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I started Lamictal about a year ago and within a few days I got a rash on my arm and my whole body was itchy....now yesterday I got a small rash on my arm and my body is itchy....is it possible it could be the Lamictal?
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Oct 13, 2015, 08:57 AM
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It almost certainly is. A rash is a rare-- and dangerous-- side effect of lamictal. Stop taking it and get in touch with your pdoc immediately.
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Oct 13, 2015, 09:22 AM
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It probably is. I got the really bad rash when I took Lamictal, it wasn't fun at all. I agree with the other poster, contact your psychiatrist immediately, this side effect is VERY dangerous.
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#4
Oct 13, 2015, 09:34 AM
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When I got the first rash when I first started taking my pdoc told me to take allergy meds and keep taking the Lamictal ...
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#5
Oct 13, 2015, 10:00 AM
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Yikes! Your pdoc is badly misinformed.
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Oct 13, 2015, 10:08 AM
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Oh my ****ing ****... Get a new pdoc if you can like omg omg omg.
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Oct 13, 2015, 11:04 AM
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I don't know what to do now ..I called but she has not called back yet ..I took an allergy pill...I'm so itchy
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#8
Oct 13, 2015, 08:51 PM
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Usually the rash occurs within the first 8 weeks. It is really rare for it to happen after that time.
The rash is also very rare. Rashes happen while on lamictal and it is good to be cautious but you probably have a rash from something else. I had Lamictal rash and it feels like a terrible sunburn on top of hives. It's very distinctive. You definitely should hold the med tonight and call your pdoc but chances are very high you have a rash that is totally unrelated to lamictal.
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#9
Oct 13, 2015, 08:57 PM
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What rainbow said, ditto.
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