Originally Posted by Porkette

Hi Raigne,

I am so sorry to hear you broke out with a rash from the keppra the same thing happened to me when I was taking lamictal and tegretol. I had to see a Dermatologist (skin specialist) and he did a skin biopsy on me and found out it was the lamictal. The Dr. then gave me a steroid cream to put on my skin to stop the itching and I was told not to itch my skin and when I bathe to use lukewarm water and only dove soap for sensitive skin. Also keep away from any shampoos or soaps that have a strong scent because this will make the rash worse. Be sure to wear loose clothing and stay out of the bright sunshine because the more heat you get the faster the rash will spread. I know it's not easy but try not to itch the rash either because that will also spread the rash. Since you are allergic to keppra don't be surprised if you have the same problems with lamictal and tegretol or trileptal because all of these drugs are very similar and have a lot of the same ingredients/chemicals in them.
I'm glad you aren't taking Neurontin I was on that drug and the drug co. got busted because they found out that Neurontin can cause sz. for people who never even had one. When I was put on the drug it caused me to have absence status sz. where I would be out of it for 30 min. to 3hrs. and it caused more brain damage. Now the drug co. has a @4240 million lawsuit on them. If I were in your place as far as the Dr. getting you off the keppra cold turkey and knowing it can trigger sz. and other medical problems I would turn the Dr. into the Medical conduct board in your state and also make the Dr. liable for any possible medical problems or bills that could come up. Take my word tell the Dr. to do a DNA test on you all they do is take some blood and saliva and match it up to the correct sz. med for you with the least side effect. Don't let the Drs. be making money off of you getting you to try this drug and that drug demand a DNA test to find the correct drug. I wish you the best of luck and May God Bless You!

Sue