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how soon can you present with a reaction to lamectal, blistered on lip and rash all over only started 2.5days ago taking 1/2 of a 25mg tablet
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I will assume that you are talking about Lamictal (spelling correction)
Please seek medical attention ASAP:
"Lamotrigine prescribing information has a black box warning about life threatening skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.[9] The manufacturer states that nearly all cases appear in the first 2 to 8 weeks of therapy and if medication is suddenly stopped then resumed at the normal dosage. Patients should seek medical attention for any unexpected skin rash as its presence is an indication of a possible serious or even deadly side effect of the drug. Not all rashes that occur while taking lamotrigine progress to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis"
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