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Lamictal rash?

Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Mar 2 5:30pm | Replies (17)

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I've been on Lamictal for three years. My understanding is that rashes from Johnson Stevens Syndrome will show up in the first three months after starting the drug, and it's pretty rare. If you notice "any" rashes during that timeframe, report them to the doctor immediately. I didn't get Johnson Stevens syndrome, but I had several rashes. They varied a lot, and were in different parts of my body. I wasn't completely rash free until this last October. I reported each new one to my doctors (PCP and Neuro) they both told me that they had nothing to do with the medication. As @santosha said, "Every person reacts differently." Side effects vary. My rashes were harmless though definitely from Lamictal. My point is that, your daughter may get rashes from the med, and it's important to report them, but it doesn't mean it's serious. Other than some brain fog, and what I call "brain glitches", I've handled the drug reasonably well, and it's been effective.
Side note: The "brain glitches" are hard to explain, and I don't know if anyone else gets them. Other than being a bit awkward when having a conversation, they don't worry me.

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Thanks! Besides the rashes were there other symptoms we would need to watch for? My daughter is nonverbal autistic so she can't express many symptoms others can..
Are rashes mild, like small red bumps or blisters? Epileptologist suggested but her neurologist said no.. doesn't think Zonisamide responsible for 25# weight gain in 18 mo, kidney values, chloride, creatinine, gfr slightly abnormal and ammonia @41
Hard decision..

Hi, could you expand on the "brain glitches"? I've had experiences when I forget to take my lamictal where I exhibit symptoms of a mini-stroke—very strange. I have been unable to find ANYTHING about this even from neurologists. It would be very helpful to hear your experience.