Lamictal - Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome (TENS) Lawsuits
Lamictal (lamotrigine) marketed as Lamictal by GlaxoSmithKline is an anticonvulsant drug used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. For epilepsy it is used to treat partial seizures, primary and secondary tonic-clonic seizures, and seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Lamotrigine also acts as a mood stabilizer. It is approved for the maintenance treatment of bipolar type I. Chemically unrelated to other anticonvulsants (due to Lamotrigine being a Phenyltriazine), lamotrigine has relatively few side-effects and does not require blood monitoring in monotherapy. The exact way lamotrigine works is unknown.
Lamictal (lamotrigine) is approved in the US for the treatment of partial seizures.Lamotrigine is one of a small number of FDA-approved therapies for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy. Typically developing before four years of age, LGS is associated with developmental delays. Lamotrigine significantly reduces the frequency of LGS seizures, and is one of two medications known to decrease the severity of drop attacks.Combination with valproate is common, but this increases the risk of lamotrigine-induced rash, and necessitates reduced dosing due to the interaction of these drugs.Lamotrigine is also used as first line therapy for childhood absence epilepsy.
Lamictal (lamotrigine) is approved in the US for maintenance treatment of Bipolar disorder. While traditional anticonvulsant drugs are predominantly antimanics, lamotrigine is most effective in the treatment and prophylaxis of bipolar depression. Lamotrigine treats bipolar depression without triggering mania, hypomania, mixed states, or rapid-cycling. It has not demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of acute mania.
SJS - What is it ?
Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a rare and serious disease that affects the mucous membranes and the skin, eventually resulting in the epidermis (the outer layers of skin) separating from the dermis (inner layers of skin). SJS is closely related to TENS (Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis), which affects the skin in the same way but can lead to the separation of one hundred percent of the epidermis. SJS is said to be a milder form of TENS, affecting up to thirty percent or more of the epidermis. SJS has been linked to many prescription medications and a multitude of common over-the-counter treatments as well. Stevens Johnson Syndrome is similar to Lyell's Syndrome
Current SJS / TEN Drug Litigation
While many drugs, especially sulfur based drugs, have the potential to cause an SJS or TEN, our law firm is currently only investigating four of these at this time:
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Levaquin (levofloxacin) - an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections. Levaquin belongs to a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones.
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Lamictal Lawsuit
If you or a loved one have taken Lamictal (lamotrigine), Dilantin (phenytoin),Tegretol (carbamazepine) or Levaquin (levofloxacin) and have been diagnosed with SJS or TENS or a loved one has died for complications of SJS or TEN, then immediately call the Willis Law Firm in Houston, Texas to discuss the legal options available to you and your family.
Mr. Willis is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization with over 25+ years of legal experience in all areas of product liability and defective drug litigation. Though licensed in Texas & New York, Mr. Willis maintains a nationwide pharmaceutical litigation practice representing clients across the nation. All drug injury cases accepted on a contingency fee basis. Call us or contact us for a Free Case Consultation.
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