It's been 10 days since I've started Lamictal and I feel itchy,you think I should stop taking it?
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Ms E Bunny is 100% correct. This could become life threatening very quickly. Please call your doctor or if he is unavailable go directly to an Emergency Room. DO NOT delay, prompt attention is absolutely required
lemonadeboga. is WRONG. DO NOT stop the medication without the supervision of a qualified professional. The results could be very damaging now and in the future.
Terry
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sounds like you are having an allergic reaction. Call the doctor right away and the dr is unavailable go to the emergency room. Sounds like hives. I've gotten that from any penicillin derivitives.
If you are seriously allergic it could cause your bonchial tubes to swell up.
Definitely could be dangerous.
Did the itchiness start right away or did it start later on?
Some drugs can cause itchiness. It generally shouldn't be a problem, unless you are developing rashes and the itchiness is accompanied by other symptoms, like difficulty breathing or visual defects.
You may wish to inform your doctor at the next appointment if it is just the itchiness. If it is more, stop taking it and then call your doctor right away. Allergic reactions do occur.
Find out if you can take Tylenol with your meds. You should be able to take Tylenol. I find that it's good at relieving itching not caused by skin chafing or irritation, like nervous itching. YES!! I was on Lamictal and the doctor told me if I feel itchy or see a rash to seek medical attention immediately.
Don't stop without talking to a doctor. Call your doctor tomorrow morning. Be honest about how bad the itching is, he/she will tell you what to do. Some side effects go away with time, others just need a dosage adjustment.
If you are really worried call poison control, they are very nice and patient with questions. They will tell you if it can't wait until tomorrow. Alternatively you could page your doctor, but he/she may be annoyed if the itching isn't very bad. I would call poison control and give my doc a break on the holiday.
The number for poison control is
1-800-222-1222.
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