Lamactil Rashes

 

Not all rashes related to Lamictal^® are dangerous; however, sometimes the drug can cause a more serious rash. In studies, about 0.8 percent of children (and up to 0.3 percent of adults) taking Lamictal experienced a rash that was severe enough to require hospitalization. The rashes were less common in people taking the drug for bipolar disorder and were more common in people taking Lamictal for epilepsy. The best way to prevent a life-threatening Lamictal rash is to follow your healthcare provider's dosing instructions and report any rash immediately.