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URGENT, please help!
Wed, 11/01/2006 - 08:52Topic: Medication Issues
Hey
I have been prescribed Lamictol recently to help control my complex partial seizures, and it has been working really well. I have been on it about 5 days, however today I woke up and my tongue was really swollen and sore. It still is and now my lips are kind of numb as well. I spoke to my GP and he said not to worry, but I read on the internet that I should go to A&E just incase my tongue ends up blocking my airway. At the moment I can still swallow and talk okay. Anybodys advice as to what I should do would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Re: URGENT, please help!
Submitted by angel_lts on Wed, 2006-11-01 - 09:31
NINJAJOSE,
Seek help immediately. It could be the form of the rash.
https://www.medicationadvisor.com/side_effects/Lamictal.htm
Some of us are very sensitive towards our meds.
Please contact your Neurologist as soon as possible
take care
Lisa
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/
Re: URGENT, please help!
Submitted by fzMousie on Wed, 2006-11-01 - 09:42
That sounds like an allergic reaction to me. It may or may not be from the Lamictol, but I'm frankly surprised that your GP said not to worry about a swollen tongue and numb lips.
He sounds about as thoughtful as mine :(
I would go to emergency over this. I had an allergic reaction to chewable gravol once and it sounds exactly like what you are describing. :/
Re: URGENT, please help!
Submitted by caradee on Wed, 2006-11-01 - 09:07
Hey Josie, So sorry your not feeling well. I am on Lamictol and have not done well. I was sick with 'flu-like' symptoms for the first six months. I feel dizzy, forgettful, fatigued, and druged. My doc says its the best and I should try to ride it out. It has been 10 months now. I continue to have several sz every day. I have never exp any swelling. There is a chance your symptom is not from your medication. If you do not agree with your GP, I would suggest you go to a walk-in clinic. They seem to be everywhere now and will bill your insurance. They are not considered an emergency clinic, so there should be no pre-auth necessary. You know your body better than any doc and if you know there is something wrong, I think you should get it checked out right away. I wish you all the best and hope you start to feel better. Post your results so we know your ok. Cara