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A member asked:

In the past i used lamotrigine without problems. considering this, what are the chances of me getting the stevens-johnson syndrome if i continue to use it in the long term?

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Just watch yourself: At the first sign of a rash, discontinue it and get seen. This should prevent the rash from turning into full-blown Stevens-Johnson.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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