Posted by Larry Hoover on December 13, 2005, at 22:53:08
In reply to skin red spots, posted by Sonya on December 13, 2005, at 15:02:04
> Psychologically speaking, I've been doing quite well, thankfully. I don't post here that often anymore because life has been okay and I've been pretty stable.
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> I'm wondering if anyone else has had a skin reaction to their psychotropic meds (beyond the dreaded Lamictal rash). I've developed pinpoint red dots on my torso and they seem to be multiplying. I think they're called "petechiae". Could it be the meds? I'm on Depakote and Wellbutrin.
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> SonyaYes, that's what it sounds like. Petechiae are a known adverse effect of Depakote (valproate), and may indicate a change in clotting capacity or thrombocytopenia. You should notify your doctor, and expect some blood tests.
From the PDR for Depakote: "Thrombocytopenia and inhibition of the secondary phase of platelet aggregation may be reflected in altered bleeding time, petechiae, bruising, hematoma formation, epistaxis, and frank hemorrhage."
You'll probably have to switch to a different mood stabilizer.
Lar
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