Diseases
Stevens-Johnson SyndromeSyndrome
Behavior and IdeationDepressionBehaviorsReactionsThoughts or behaviorHivesSeizuresHallucinationsFeverToxicAntiepilepticSymptomsPatientsSevereAntidepressantsAcuteDifficultyRiskSkinFacialClearly not drug relatedAdultsChildrenConditionIdeationToxic epidermalREACTIONSHypersensitivityPsychosisSevere rashesBlistersNauseaDevelop a skin rashNotice a rashQudexy XRSign of rashMyopiaLamictalMoodPatientsMildPainfulThoughts or actionsSerotonin
Behavior and Ideation1
Depression3
  • Before using it, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart problems, kidney or liver disease, difficulty urinating, depression or suicidal thoughts. (secondmedic.com)
  • Patients treated with any AED should be monitored for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, and/or any unusual changes in mood or behavior. (qudexyxr.com)
  • Mental or mood problems like depression and suicidal thoughts have happened with armodafinil. (medicine.com)
Behaviors2
  • Anticonvulsants like this medicine may cause suicidal thoughts and behaviors. (secondmedic.com)
  • Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. (guidelinecentral.com)
Reactions3
  • Severe side effects may include psychosis, suicide, and allergic reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or anaphylaxis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Oxcarbazepine may cause serious, life-threatening dermatologic reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). (medicinenet.com)
  • however, the FDA denied pediatric approval due to the risk for serious side effects, including reported cases of serious dermatologic reactions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, potential risks for hepatic impairment or multi-organ hypersensitivity, and reported psychiatric and other side effects in children. (empowerpharmacy.com)
Thoughts or behavior1
  • Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including Qudexy XR increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in patients taking these drugs for any indication. (qudexyxr.com)
Hives1
  • Call your doctor right away if you experience a skin rash, blistering or peeling of your skin, hives, or painful sores in your mouth or around your eyes. (rxwiki.com)
Seizures3
  • Before taking SERTRAX 25MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have suicidal thoughts, epilepsy or a history of seizures, schizophrenia, heart disease (such as prolonged QT interval, fast heart rhythm) and kidney disease (such as mild, moderate or severe renal impairment). (netmeds.com)
  • Seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. (medicines.org.uk)
  • Adjunctive treatment of partial seizures and generalised seizures, including tonic-clonic seizures and the seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. (medicines.org.uk)
Hallucinations2
  • These include hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, or psychosis. (wikipedia.org)
  • It can also cause serious side effects like severe and long-lasting stomach pain, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts. (khealth.com)
Fever1
  • If the patient develops fever , rash , facial and/or lymph node swelling, assess the patient and discontinue the drug immediately if alternate reasons for the symptoms cannot be established. (medicinenet.com)
Toxic4
  • Stevens Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis have been reported. (nih.gov)
  • In April 2005 the label was updated to add warnings that the drug had been linked to rare and sometimes fatal skin disorders known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) , which is referred to as Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome (TENS) in severe cases. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) have been reported in patients receiving topiramate. (qudexyxr.com)
  • Can cause serious and sometimes fatal skin reactions (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis). (shiftworkershealth.com)
Antiepileptic2
  • Antiepileptic drugs including oxcarbazepine can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior. (medicinenet.com)
  • Lamotrigine is given as adjunctive therapy but may be the initial antiepileptic drug (AED) to start with in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. (medicines.org.uk)
Symptoms2
  • These may be symptoms of a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. (mayoclinic.org)
  • A syndrome consisting of acute myopia associated with secondary angle closure glaucoma has been reported in patients receiving topiramate, with symptoms typically occurring within 1 month of therapy initiation. (qudexyxr.com)
Patients4
  • Prescribers should assess the need for escalation to maintenance dose when restarting Lamotrigine in patients who have discontinued Lamotrigine for any reason, since the risk of serious rash is associated with high initial doses and exceeding the recommended dose escalation for lamotrigine (see section 4.4). (medicines.org.uk)
  • It is recommended that Lamotrigine not be restarted in patients who have discontinued due to rash associated with prior treatment with lamotrigine unless the potential benefit clearly outweighs the risk. (medicines.org.uk)
  • In 2008, the FDA added suicide warnings to Trileptal and 10 other anti-epileptic drugs after findings from clinical trials suggested that patients taking the drugs were nearly twice as likely to experience suicidal behavior or thoughts when compared to those taking a placebo. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adult patients taking antidepressants. (guidelinecentral.com)
Severe2
  • SJS is known to occur as a side effect of several medications, causing the skin to burn, producing blisters, severe rashes and the skin may begin to separate from the body. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • More serious but less common side effects include Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a severe disorder of the skin and mucous membranes in which the top layer of skin dies. (khealth.com)
Antidepressants1
  • Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. (rxlist.com)
Acute1
Difficulty1
Risk1
  • Because of a risk of rash the initial dose and subsequent dose escalation should not be exceeded (see section 4.4). (medicines.org.uk)
Skin5
  • However, if you notice a skin rash or redness, tell your doctor straight away. (secondmedic.com)
  • It could develop into a life-threatening skin condition called Stevens-Johnson syndrome. (secondmedic.com)
  • Lamotrigine may cause a serious skin rash that may cause you to be hospitalized or even cause death. (rxwiki.com)
  • A serious skin rash can happen at any time during your treatment with lamotrigine but is more likely to happen within the first 2 to 8 weeks of treatment. (rxwiki.com)
  • Children between 2 to 16 years of age have a higher chance of getting this serious skin rash while taking lamotrigine. (rxwiki.com)
Facial1
  • It can also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain) and restless legs syndrome. (khealth.com)
Clearly not drug related1
  • Qudexy XR should be discontinued at the first sign of a rash, unless the rash is clearly not drug related. (qudexyxr.com)
Adults1
  • On October 24, 2003 the FDA approved modafinil for the Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD) indication and on January 26, 2004 for obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) in adults. (empowerpharmacy.com)
Children1
Condition1
  • It's also used to treat restless legs syndrome and relieve nerve pain in conditions like postherpetic neuralgia, a chronic pain condition in people who have had shingles. (khealth.com)
Ideation3
  • Suicidal behavior or ideation has been reported in numerous studies evaluating the use of AEDs for epilepsy and psychiatric conditions. (medscape.com)
  • A small number of people treated with antiepileptic drugs such as Gabapentin have had self-destructive or suicidal ideation. (essentialhospitals.org)
  • SPRITAM may cause behavioral abnormalities including psychotic symptoms, suicidal ideation, irritability and aggressive behavior. (spritam.com)
Toxic epidermal11
  • Stevens Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis have been reported. (nih.gov)
  • Rare, fatal skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) have been reported with most agents, but appear to be more common with carbamazepine, valproic acid, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and lamotrigine. (medscape.com)
  • Serious Skin Reactions: Carbamazepine has been associated with severe skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. (qwarkhealth.com)
  • The anti-seizure drug Lamictal (lamotrigine) carries a Boxed Warning about the risk of life-threatening skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. (manninjurylaw.com)
  • The Warnings & Precautions for Lamictal includes a prominent Black Box Warning about the risk of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). (manninjurylaw.com)
  • Serious skin rashes, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis and skin rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), have been reported in combination with gabapentin therapy. (essentialhospitals.org)
  • Severe reactions could signal a more serious medical condition, such as toxic epidermal necrolysis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome. (justarrivals.com)
  • Serious dermatological reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), can occur after your patients start taking SPRITAM. (spritam.com)
  • Serious dermatological reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, have been reported in association with oxcarbazepine use. (oxtellarxrhcp.com)
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) have been reported in patients receiving topiramate. (qudexyxr.com)
  • Qudexy XR may also cause a rash with blisters and peeling skin over much of the body that may cause death (toxic epidermal necrolysis). (qudexyxr.com)
REACTIONS8
Hypersensitivity1
  • The FDA says patients should stop using Provigil and see their doctor if they develop a skin rash or other hypersensitivity reaction. (blogspot.com)
Psychosis1
  • These include hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, or psychosis. (wikipedia.org)
Severe rashes2
  • These severe rashes are estimated to affect one in 1,000 adults and up to 1 in 50 children. (manninjurylaw.com)
  • It is highly debilitating and causes the skin to burn from the inside out, producing blisters, severe rashes and the skin may begin to separate from the body. (aboutlawsuits.com)
Blisters1
Nausea1
Develop a skin rash1
  • If you develop a skin rash or notice any unusual skin changes, seek medical attention immediately. (sunnypharma.info)
Notice a rash2
  • If you notice a rash that accompanies your Lamictal treatment , you should stop the medicine immediately. (justarrivals.com)
  • Inform your doctor if you notice a rash or other skin changes such as reddish spot or circular patches while taking this medicine. (arogga.com)
Qudexy XR1
  • Qudexy XR should be discontinued at the first sign of a rash, unless the rash is clearly not drug related. (qudexyxr.com)
Sign of rash1
  • SPRITAM should be discontinued at the first sign of rash unless clearly not drug related. (spritam.com)
Myopia2
  • Acute Myopia and Secondary Angle Closure Glaucoma Syndrome. (qudexyxr.com)
  • A syndrome consisting of acute myopia associated with secondary angle closure glaucoma has been reported in patients receiving topiramate, with symptoms typically occurring within 1 month of therapy initiation. (qudexyxr.com)
Lamictal4
  • The FDA has also issued warnings for aseptic meningitis, suicidal behavior, and birth defects (cleft lip and/or cleft palate) in patients who were taking Lamictal. (manninjurylaw.com)
  • Most cases of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome from Lamictal occurred within 2-8 weeks of treatment, although rare cases have occurred up to 6 months later. (manninjurylaw.com)
  • Doctors should discontinue patients on Lamictal at the first sign of a rash unless the rash is clearly not caused by Lamictal. (manninjurylaw.com)
  • People taking Lamictal should call their doctors immediately if they have suicidal thoughts. (justarrivals.com)
Mood1
  • Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts. (arogga.com)
Patients3
  • It is generally recommended to monitor patients on AEDs for any new or worsening thoughts of suicidal behavior. (medscape.com)
  • Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. (medilib.ir)
  • however, patients typically, although not exclusively, presented with fever and rash associated with other organ system involvement disorders. (oxtellarxrhcp.com)
Mild1
  • There is no way to tell if a mild rash will become a serious reaction. (spritam.com)
Painful1
  • These rashes are extremely disfiguring, painful, and almost always must be treated with intensive care. (manninjurylaw.com)
Thoughts or actions1
  • The risk may be higher in people who have had suicidal thoughts or actions in the past. (aarppharmacy.com)
Serotonin1