Posted by T_R_D on May 6, 2004, at 14:07:10
In reply to Lamictal SJS rash - READ THIS!!!!!!, posted by BarbaraCat on May 6, 2004, at 3:07:05
Hi BarbaraCat, I was just wondering, did you have a fever at all in conjunction with the rash/itchiness? That is another factor that should send folks running to the emergency room.
I had a weird *scare* while on Lamictal with my first dose. I developed a rash but it turned out to be a viral rash! What timing though...I had only been taking the Lam for a few weeks so I was sure it was a drug reaction. I went to my doc two days later (happened on a weekend) and he asked if I had any other odd symptoms. I said chills but no fever, sore throat, canker sores..."general malaise." I had been taking Benadryl like candy over the weekend and it had given significant relief.
Since I was scared it was the Lamictal I went off the drug immediately but the doc said to go right back on it. I had only missed a day (Sunday) and I was concerned but then I thought: "Well, this will certainly prove it one way or the other!"
I have been just fine ever since (been about 3 weeks, I think?) I think nature just played a cruel joke on me.
I do know that allergies (to anything) can develop at any time so it's always on my mind and I am forever vigilant. Anticonvulsants can make one prone to rashes in general so it's always something to bear in mind. I'm not going to get all paranoid though. It creates too much anxiety. I'm happy to trust my meds.
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