New lab test recommended before prescribing Tegretol or Lamictal to Asians
The Carlat Psychiatry Report, Volume 6, Number 2, February 2008
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/tcprv6n2/
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Max Fink, MD
The FDA has issued a warning that Asian patients with a specific human leukocyte antigen (HLA) are at increased risk of developing life-threatening Stevens Johnson syndrome rash, and should be tested for this antigen before initiating treatment.
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Max Fink, MD
Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology Emeritus School of Medicine, SUNY Stony Brook
Disclosures: Dr. Fink has disclosed that he has no significant relationship or financial interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.