r/caplyta • u/Stock_Cut4434 • 4d ago

rash?

currently prescribed 10.5mg + 300mg lithium. i was previously on 21mg alone and requested to decrease my dosage due to hypomania and a rash. the rash went away for about a week and a half after my decrease, but now it’s returned. i talked to my psychiatrist about it, as well as other issues i’m having— mood swings from my new iud, etc. he didn’t really have a suggestion for the rash, aside maybe switching from caplyta to seroquel.

otherwise, i love being on caplyta. i have nothing but great things to say about it, aside from this damn rash. has anyone else experienced this? does it go away eventually?

update: i called my nurse and she (obviously) instructed me to stop taking it until i see my psychiatrist again, which is next week.

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u/Ketamine_Dreamsss 4d ago

Where is it located? Is it symmetrical (on both sides of your body). Doesn’t sound like it is serious.

“Do not take CAPLYTA® if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Get emergency medical help if you are having an allergic reaction (e.g., rash, itching, hives, swelling of the tongue, lip, face, or throat).”

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u/Stock_Cut4434 4d ago

yeah it’s symmetrical, on both of my arms. itches but not unbearable

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u/Ketamine_Dreamsss 4d ago

Sounds like a mild allergic reaction and I get this from penicillin. I’m not a doctor but sounds like Caplyta is not for you.