Table 2.

Adverse reactions associated with anticonvulsant medications

Drug	Drug reaction
Phenytoin	Most common cause of AHS, other reactions include: erythroderma, facial pustules, hyperpigmentation, hypertrichosis and lupus-like symptoms
Carbamazepine	Oral ulcers, urticaria, Stevens-Johnson and photosensitivity
Fosphenytoin	Bullous rash, erythroderma, pruritus, gingival hyperplasia, lupus-like symptoms and erythema multiforme
Lamotrigine	Hives, swollen glands, painful sores in or around eyes or mouth, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat