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Why does lamictal cause a rash?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Any drug can: Any medication can potentially cause skin rash. Although some are more likely than others to induce a rash.

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Answered 3/27/2014

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I've been on lLamictal for 7 years with no problems. Two days ago an itchy rash appeared on the right side of my face. Could this be a Lamictal rash?

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Been on lamictal for little over two weeks and just increased dose to 50 mg and am itching kind of intensely but no rash will the itching go away? Also my Dr added back Prozac (fluoxetine) 10 mg

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I take Lamictal and recently got sunburned despite using sunscreen. I now have a very itchy rash and I am unsure if it's from Lamictal or the sunburn?

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