Lamictal, which is the brand name of the generic drug Lamotrigine, is an anticonvulsant drug used in patients with bipolar disorder or epilepsy. It is also useful in patients with major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, although those discoveries are in the early stages of development. Common side effects of the drug are insomnia, dizziness, and headaches. However, a very severe side effect as also been discovered. This side effect is a very serious rash called Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that affects both the skin and the mucous membranes. This illness is often more prevalent in children, so Lamictal is typically reserved for adult patients. There have been reported cases of people dying from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, which they contracted after taking Lamictal.

Another problem that has been associated with Lamictal is that it can potentially lead to birth defects. It was reported that if a pregnant woman takes the drug during her first trimester, the baby can be born with cleft palette. It is for this reason that the drug should not be taken by pregnant women, unless the benefits of the drug outweigh the negatives. Additionally, if you are breast-feeding, you should avoid this drug, as it is passed to your baby through your breast milk.

If you or a loved one has taken Lamictal and had severe side effects, such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, you r should contact any attorney. Especially in the case of serious illness or death, you need to make sure that the drug manufacturer is held accountable for the harm caused to you by the medication. Do not hesitate to contact an attorney because you do not have a lot of money. Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. A contingency fee occurs when the attorney takes a percentage of the recovery that you receive from the drug company. Typically this amount is 30% but it varies depending on the state and the attorney. What this means is that you can hire an attorney to take your case and not have to pay them any money up front. Further, because their payment depends on the success of your case, you know they will work hard to get you all that you deserve.

The number of people who have become ill after taking Lamictal and other drugs has grown over the past few years, so there are attorneys who specialize in suing the manufacturers of medications. Although any personal injury attorney should be able to help you with your case, make sure that they have some experience dealing with suing drug companies.

When you speak with an attorney, they will likely ask you a number of questions about your medical history, financial losses from the illness, and a variety of other things. Theese questions are necessary to ascertain the success of your case. Because the attorney works on contingency, they want to make sure that your case has a good chance of success before they take your case.

Once your attorney takes your case, they will meet with the drug company and discuss the possibility of a settlement. Often both sides want to avoid the lengthy and costly process of a trial, so the drug company may be willing to settle with you. It will be your choice whether to take the settlement or go to trial, but talk it over with your attorney so that you make the right decision.

You should get started on this process today and contact an attorney. Then you will know if you have a case against the company who made Lamictal, the drug that caused you so much pain, when it was supposed to help you.