Lamictal, a popular anti-seizure drug used to help adults and children with epilepsy has after recent studies become associated with the dangerous and potentially fatal Stevens Johnson Syndrome.
Reports of Lamictal SJS have sparked a growing number of Lamictal SJS lawsuits across the country.
Lamictal (lamotrigine) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1994 to treat epilepsy. Lamictal is manufactured and sold by GlaxoSmithKline.
Lamictal SJS Warnings
The warnings label on Lamictal includes a caution about the increased risk of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) associated with the drug. The label also includes a warning about the heightened risk of the more rare side effect, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), which is a more advanced and dangerous form of SJS.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis are potential side effects of Lamictal for any user, affecting approximately one-in-1,000 adults. However, these dangerous side effects are much more common in children who take Lamictal, affecting approximately one-in-50.
In medical literature and in reports from injured consumers, Lamictal SJS is strongly associated with taking Lamictal. Those taking Lamictal should be aware of the side effects of SJS and TEN and should these symptoms appear, should stop their use of Lamictal immediately. Symptoms of Lamictal SJS are highly dangerous complications, and should be treated by medical experts as soon as possible.
What is Lamictal SJS?
When a person has SJS, the epidermis, or top layer of skin, begins to blister and peel severely. In cases of Lamictal SJS, this usually occurs a mere few weeks after the initial usage of Lamictal.
These blisters and rashes are painful for the user, leading to intense pain, eye problems, and even damage to internal organs. In most cases of Lamictal SJS, patients are left with significant and disfiguring scarring.
SJS symptoms are similar to severe burns, and are therefore commonly treated in the hospital burn unit. SJS side effects can also lead to life-threatening infections, as well as other dangerous complications.
What is Lamictal TEN?
The difference between Lamictal SJS and Lamictal TEN is the severity of the symptoms. A patient is diagnosed with SJS when the blisters and rashes cover 30 percent or less of the patient’s skin. If more than 30 percent of the skin is covered with these intense, burn-like rashes, a patient is diagnosed with the more severe disease, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.
Unfortunately, Lamictal TEN is much more dangerous than SJS. TEN has a mortality rate of 40 percent. Both SJS and TEN should be treated immediately.
Lamictal SJS Symptoms
- Facial swelling
- Tongue swelling
- Hives
- Skin pain
- Quickly spreading red or purple skin rash
- Blisters on skin, mouth, nose, and/or eyes
- Shedding of skin
Lamictal clinical trials show that nearly 10 percent of patients who take Lamictal experience some kind of skin rash after beginning to take Lamictal. However, most of these rashes are not associated with SJS, and do not require hospitalization. Despite this fact, Lamictal users should always be highly cautious of SJS.
The onset of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome from Lamictal is rapid, usually occurring within two to eight weeks of treatment, and rarely extending to six months.
Lamictal SJS Lawsuits
An increasing number of patients and their families are filing Lamictal SJS lawsuits, hoping to receive some kind of compensation for their physical, emotional, and financial losses felt as a result of Lamictal SJS.
If you have experienced SJS symptoms or TEN symptoms while using Lamictal, you may have legal claim. Contact a SJS attorney to find out if it would be better to file a lawsuit as an individual or if you should join a Lamictal SJS class action lawsuit.
Do YOU have a legal claim? Fill out the form on this page now for a free, immediate, and confidential case evaluation. The Stevens Johnson Syndrome attorneys who work with Top Class Actions will contact you if you qualify to let you know if an individual lawsuit or class action lawsuit is best for you. [In general, SJS lawsuits are filed individually by each plaintiff and are not class actions.] Hurry — statutes of limitations may apply.
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Help for Victims of Stevens Johnson Syndrome
If you or a loved one were diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) after taking a prescribed or over-the-counter medication, you may be eligible to take legal action against the drug’s manufacturer. Filing an SJS lawsuit or class action lawsuit may help you obtain compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. Obtain a free and confidential review of your case by filling out the form below.
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