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A 22-year-old female asked:

Can acne be a side effect of lamotrigine? i was taking isotretinoin before i started taking it but my acne has returned slightly since i've been on it

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Dr. Matthew Kozminski
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ACne?: I have not heard of acne, but yes, skin rashes can develop whenever starting up lamotrigine. I'd make sure that your rash is just acne and not something else.
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