Lamotrigine-induced Stevens–Johnson syndrome: a systematic review of case reports and case series

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Authors

Ankita Saxena · Lovely Professional University

Vaibhav Chaudhary · Lovely Professional University

Sweta Kumari · Lovely Professional University

Md. Majibul Haque Babu · Galgotias University

N. H. Siddiqui · Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences

Rishikesh Kumar · Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences

Krishna Pandey

Abstract

Lamotrigine-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare but serious reaction. Careful dose titration, early recognition of symptoms, and patient education are imperative. Standardized reporting and causality assessment are needed to strengthen the evidence base and support safer prescribing.

Topics & Keywords

Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Toxicology

DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2026.2634767

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