Q: Combining which 2 epileptic drugs may increase the risk of Stevens–Johnson syndrome?
Answer: lamotrigine (lamictal) with sodium valproate (Depakote)
Answer: lamotrigine (lamictal) with sodium valproate (Depakote)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare but life-threatening acute mucocutaneous hypersensitivity reaction, well known during treatment with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs).
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