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It's interesting to note that even APAP/paracetamol/acetaminophen can cause TEN or SJS, although very very rare. [1] For those bipolar folks out there, remembe
by sjnair96 7y ago
It's interesting to note that even APAP/paracetamol/acetaminophen can cause TEN or SJS, although very very rare. [1]
For those bipolar folks out there, remember even lamotrigine can cause SJS (still very rare), which is why you should always ramp up the dose gradually. [2]
[1] https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/questions-and-answers-fda-warns-rare-serious-skin-reactions-pain-relieverfever-reducer-acetaminophen https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/quest...
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3905385/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3905385/
- krageon 7y agoAlmost every bipolar medication has some very scary side effects (either in the medium or the long term). Sadly receiving treatment for it is a constant balance of "If you do not treat it it might destroy your life" and "if you do treat it it might destroy your life".