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Lamictal

Lamictal

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Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Abdominal pain
Back pain
Cough
Diarrhea
Feeling anxious
Fever
Headache
Balance problems
Irritability
Runny nose
Heartburn
Tremor
Sleepiness
Loss of coordination
Loss of appetite
Visual difficulties
Poor coordination
Loss of strength
Reduced appetite
Change in vision
Excessive menstrual cramps
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Cleft lip
Suicidal thoughts
Hypersensitivity
Rash

Treats

Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
Condition

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A 38-year old female asked about a 88-year old female:

Is 25 mg lamictal safe for elderly?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is there an alternative to lamictal?

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Lamictal?

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A 26-year old female asked:

is it safe to take elaxine SR with Lamictal?

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A 36-year old asked:

How quickly can you feel the effects of lamictal?

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A 25-year old asked:

What does the rash caused by lamictal look like?

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A 49-year old female asked:

Is It Possible To Change Over From Brand Lamictal To Generic?

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A member asked:

What would happen if you accidentally took two doses of lamictal?

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A 50-year old asked:

Can taking lamictal just be stopped or is there a procedure for gradually reducing the dosage?

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A 48-year old asked:

I take one in the morning and one in the evening and this morning I accidentally took two lamictal. What do I do?

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A 43-year old female asked:

I am taking LaMICtal. I have been taking it for 2 months. I have been working my way up to 200 mg. at night my dep. is worse. Now what to do?

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A 49-year old male asked:

Out of work in a cost cutting measure -considering switching from brand lamictal to generic lamortigine...has any one had problems with generics?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Take 200mg lamictal.Dont have 100mg tablets, only 25mg. Any difference when taking 4X25mg morning and evening,Instead of 100mg morning, 100mg evening?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can Lamictal cause leukopenia?

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A 43-year old female asked:

Can lamictal cause fluid retentuon?

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A 48-year old asked:

What are the tests for lamictal overdose?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Can a "lamictal rash" manifest in the groin?

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A 36-year old asked:

Common side effects of lamictal can be what?

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A 32-year old asked:

How bad might it be to take lamictal while drunk?

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A 46-year old asked:

How long after lamictal does poor eyesight get better?

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A 48-year old asked:

What are the side effects of reducing lamictal by half?

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A member asked:

How long does it take the side effects of lamictal to kick in?

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A 33-year old asked:

How long do the side effects of lamictal last if you start getting some side effects?

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A 52-year old male asked:

My dr doubled my Lamictal dose to 200mg. I now am very lethargic and have no energy. Could the med change be the cause?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old male asked:

Can I just stop Gordon after doing on it for a year I'm gaining weight.I'm on lamictal would that not take it's place I have dipolar.

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A member asked:

i am on lamictal 200mg, it is making for me a short memory lost and week concentration. what to do to get red of this symptoms.

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A 23-year old asked:

I have a bruise on both of my shins that has been there for two weeks and wont go away. I am on Lamictal 100mg twice a day should I be concerned ?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Does lamictal cause migraines when first started?I started on 25 mg and it's been two days of migraines?Should I stop med or will it go away with time

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A 31-year old asked:

Does lamictal help you sleep ?

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A 49-year old male asked:

can teeth pain be a side effect of lamictal?

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