Is it normal to get itchy on lamotrigine?

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  • I’ve been sitting in the sun for a few minutes every morning to get my biological clock set for the past week
  • I’ve been on 150mg lamotrigine for 3 weeks and 4 days
  • Prior to that, I was on 25-50-100mg w/gradual titration since late january
  • I am using new skin products, like moisturizers, and things, mostly on my face
  • I’ve been sleeping in clothes the past few days because my space heater is wonky
  • Yesterday I was a little itchy so I scrubbed myself with a scrubber (not clean, been in there for months) this morning and yesterday night, and I rarely do that
  • The rash itself is not severe; raised goosebumps, not a “rash” per se, but just “itchiness” on the back of my head, on my scalp, neck, shoulders, forearms, spots on my back, and thighs
  • I felt sick yesterday, but its possible that was just coldness and compromised immunity
  • I drink and eat very well, but my skin is dry lately
  • According to the forecast for my area we’ve just started getting low-medium pollen count last monday after spring thaw
  • I’ve never had allergies, but I am sneezing
  • The rash is neither “acute” nor “agressive”
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I think rash is an adverse reaction to Lamactil (lamotrigine).

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Just the presence or the severity?

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I have the itchy and goosebumps also my medical doctor gave a steroid lotion and a allergy med, he also said if this doesn’t work he going to set up a allergy test. He also said that I should take lukewarm showers and wear long pants. Good luck with this itchiness

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Yeah its on my belly, thigh now, it’s not visible though. Just itchy. No fever or anything. Nothing above the neck,

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If it’s severe, you should inform your pdoc.

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It’s not… 151515

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Contact your doctor @Anon10.
Lamictal can cause different skin conditions including Stevens Johnson syndrome, a potentially fatal skin rash.

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Call your doctor immediately!!! The lamotrigine rash can be fatal if left untreated!!!

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Lamotrigine can cause a very serious rash.
When I increased lamictal too quickly I got a red rash on my face. You need to tell your doctor immediately.