Taking epilepsy medication symptoms of itchy skin are mainly considered to be caused by drug side effects or drug allergies, but may also have nothing to do with the drug, such as dry skin due to dehydration or lack of vitamins, affected by emotions and so on.
1. Drug side effects: some antiepileptic drugs such as the traditional antiepileptic drugs carbamazepine and phenobarbital, etc., can often have adverse reactions such as skin rashes and itching after taking them, and therefore itchy skin symptoms will occur when taking medication.
2. Drug allergy: patients themselves are allergic to allergic body or allergic to a certain component of antiepileptic drugs, often appear itching, redness, swelling, rashes and other symptoms, this allergy is usually more serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, to adjust the drug treatment.
3. Other factors: patients in the drug during the lack of attention to hygiene, drinking less water, lack of certain vitamins, etc., will lead to dry skin, resulting in itching. Or patients taking medication psychological stress, emotional impact may also lead to itching, these are not related to the drug, usually in the removal of triggers can be relieved on their own.
It is recommended that patients seek medical attention and be evaluated by a doctor for targeted treatment.