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A member asked:

I am titrating up on lamotrigine for 4 days now. i am a hypochondriac and concern with sjs. taking lamotrigine for suspicion of first seizure.

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Good: Do need to watch for SJS. Should not be increased faster that 25mg per week.

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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