Keywords
lamotrigine rash, rash from lamotrigine
Date of Presentation
5-1-2025 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
Lamotrigine (Lamictal®) is a commonly prescribed anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing medication. One of the rare but serious adverse effects of lamotrigine is the development of a drug-induced rash, which can be potentially life-threatening. This case report highlights the occurrence of a drug-induced rash in a 33-year-old female patient who was prescribed lamotrigine for the management of bipolar disorder. The patient presented with a characteristic rash, and following timely intervention, the rash resolved without complications. This case emphasizes the importance of monitoring for early signs of rash in patients receiving lamotrigine and outlines management strategies.
Disciplines
Allergy and Immunology | Emergency Medicine | Heterocyclic Compounds | Medicine and Health Sciences | Neurology | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Pharmaceutical Preparations | Psychiatry
Included in
Allergy and Immunology Commons, Emergency Medicine Commons, Heterocyclic Compounds Commons, Neurology Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons, Pharmaceutical Preparations Commons, Psychiatry Commons
Case Report: Lamotrigine-Induced Rash in an Adult Patient
Lamotrigine (Lamictal®) is a commonly prescribed anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing medication. One of the rare but serious adverse effects of lamotrigine is the development of a drug-induced rash, which can be potentially life-threatening. This case report highlights the occurrence of a drug-induced rash in a 33-year-old female patient who was prescribed lamotrigine for the management of bipolar disorder. The patient presented with a characteristic rash, and following timely intervention, the rash resolved without complications. This case emphasizes the importance of monitoring for early signs of rash in patients receiving lamotrigine and outlines management strategies.
