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Lamictal and rash, but not THE rash
Thu, 10/04/2012 - 10:25Hello!
I have a mild rash on my left arm. It is very slowly spreading. I've seen a nurse practitioner and a doctor. Both agree it is not THE Lamictal rash that kills (Stevens-Johnson syndrome). And I've seen many of those pics and by comparison, my rash is just a rash but I did what the do said and came in. I should have asked, "Does Lamital also just cause ordinary rashes? I can't explain the rash. It is gradually spreading. It itches. I'm just wondering will I one day or many times in the future have to explain I have a medication reaction. Where I work, they would not only not understand but take steps to remove me. They tried it months ago (BAD reaction to Tegretol, nothing like this minor problem) and I said "Whether you discriminate is up to you. I'll just call NAMI. I need counsel now." That shut them down. They probably thought NAMI was a person, like a lawyer. I digress. Sorry. Meds you know. Does anyone know if Lamictal can cause an ordinary rash? I don't know when I began it. I can't remember things so well. But I would say months ago. Thanks!