just a quick question... I have been on tegretol 400mg 3x daily for 5 months now. over the last week i have had really itchy skin but just on my torso. I have no bites or marks (except from scratching) and my skin looks normal colour, was just wandered if anyone else has experienced this...I have ruled out washing powders toiletries etc. X
You need to get this checked out medically. Occasionally this rash can have serious health implications. Please don't delay and get back to me with a diagnosis. Mention Steven Johnson Syndrome.
thank u jackie. am seeing my neurologist in a week and am going to talk to him about it, if he cant help will see my GP, but i dont have a rash just itching?? could it be the same thing?
I think itching is a common side effect of Tegretol (without a rash) ... I've had it too. SJS symptoms are itching, fever, sore throat, rash (especially one that goes purple but hopefully you get before then!).
I'm decreasing my dose and the itching is going away.
i have none of the other symptoms, but will keep an eye on it. a side effect i will have to put up with! might see about different meds anyway as this dose of tegretol only taking the edge off on a good day. thanx x
Itching was part of my adversion to tegretol at higher doses. Along with yellowing of rhe eyes and skin and peripheral neuropathy. Did you have this on lower doses of teg?
I'm new to this site and must admit, misery loves company! Thus, I'm happy to hear I'm not alone.
I too have itching for now 3 days and I'm going INSANE, hard to sleep and drive (because I'm weaving, while itching!) I also, have no rash. I made the mistake of taking Benadryl yesterday and well, for me, Tegretol and Benadryl 100% do not mix!!! I could hardly talk and walk! I made sure my husband was home when I took a shower because, I didn't want to pass out while alone!
While seeing what Porcelina wrote about sore throat, makes since to me too! I wasn't sure if I was getting sick or what! It just makes me feel Blah!
UHG!! All of this so just so frustrating!!