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Lamictal Rash?

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What does it look like? I've been getting areas of itchy bumps on my arms and legs for the last few days. I've been scratching like crazy. If I put on hydrocortizon and try really hard not to scratch they eventually to away. I've been on Lamictal for a while now and haven't had an increase in dosage for a while although a couple other meds have changed. Does anyone have experience with the rash? What does it look like?
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nope, but if you think you have it go get it checked out, they say it can kill you... so don't mess around
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I had a rash with raised bumps all over me and they said that I was almost there to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, but no cigar. They took me off of Lamictal but I was so angry that I stayed another week or two on it.
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Hey Morgainev - I went from 200 to 300 mg. and started itching bad - but no real rash. I also tried Cymbalta at the same time (made me very sick so discontinued). Still not sure if the itching was Lamictal or Cymbalta.

BUT I do know there are other people who experience itching with Lamictal without the dreaded rash. If it turns into a patchy rash, call Pdoc. You'll know if it's bad enough to go to hospital. I've read that it takes a long while to get bad enough to be fatal!

Maybe check with Pdoc to be sure though! :)
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It looks like hives. I had it from the top of my neck to the bottom of my feet. Very dangerous you must call your doctor at once.
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Hey Morginev, from what I have heard it presents itself in bands and has pimply apperance. Try googling steven johnson syndrome thats what I did when I thought I had it :))
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Thanks everyone. So far its just a few raised bumps. I'll keep an eye on it. Could be that I just have dry skin or something.
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If you have a lamictal rash you will know. It is similar to a penicillin rash. All over your body and possibly a swollen face. It is extremely dangerous so let your doc know immediately. It is dangerous because it can affect your organs as well.
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