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Will lamotrigine cause skin rashes?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) may cause skin rashes. Typically these rashes are mild to moderate, but in some cases, they may become serious and even life-threatening, in which case you may need to be hospitalized. If you develop a rash when taking lamotrigine, let your doctor know immediately. Usually serious skin reactions will develop within the first eight weeks of treatment. They're more common in children than adults.

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