What does a Lamictal skin rash look like?
It is usually bright pink- red, like very flushed cheeks. the density of it varies a bit from maybe overall 20% coverage of the affected area to appearing as solid colour. In the vast majority of cases it is not a serious problem but if you do get a rash while taking it see a doctor as if it is caused by the lamictal they will either need to reduce your dose or take you off lamictal altogether. In a few very rare cases the lamictal rash is part of a potentially fatal problem- Lamotrigine (generic name for lamictal) Hypersensitivity Syndrome- basically an extreme alergic reaction. If, leading up to getting the rash, you have been experiencing bad headaches, nausea, vomiting or fever, consult a medical professional immediately, make sure they know you’re on lamictal and make sure they take you seriously. It can take a couple of weeks after you start lamictal for the rash to show and if you are one of the rare people allergic to it then by then it has already done considerable damage to y
