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Lamotrigine

Lamotrigine

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Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Cleft lip
Hypersensitivity
Suicidal thoughts
Rash

Treats

Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
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Cyclothymia
Condition
Bipolar disorder in adults
Condition
Mania
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What is the definition or description of: Lamotrigine?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can lamotrigine cause a rash after being on it a year or so?

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A 33-year old asked:

At what dosage does Lamotrigine usually work as a mood stablizer?

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A 45-year old asked:

Does lamotrigine work well or is there any thing better for depression?

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A 25-year old female asked:

How soon should your dosage of lamotrigine be increased? I am currently prescribed 25mg x3dys 50x4 etc. until 200mg.

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A 38-year old female asked:

I take lamotrigine and lithium. I'm still triggered into episodes. I have talked to my docs. I would like to know if there are options as an added med?

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A 44-year old asked:

What are the side effects of lamotrigine?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can taking Lamotrigine induce irritable moods?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Are certain people more susceptible to the bad side effects of lamotrigine, incl. rashes? already prone to a lot of skin issues, afraid to take it.

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A 58-year old female asked:

Can taking Lamotrigine cause low cortisol? If so, how can it be raised?

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A 32-year old female asked:

I took unprescribed Lamotrigine 150 mg for 3 days and 75 mg on day 4. I am aware of the life threating rash . Now I am itching all over. After researc?

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A 33-year old asked:

How effective is lamotrigine for epilepsy?

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A 41-year old asked:

Do antibiotics interact with lamotrigine?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can long term use of lamictal / lamotrigine cause neuropathy?

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A 32-year old asked:

What's going to happen if i take a 5mg lamotrigine tablet if I don't have epilepsy?

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A 32-year old asked:

I am using escitalopram and lamotrigine, mirtazipine and the dr suggest me to take ciplar l.a?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Stopped lamotrigine 11 months ago, now i dont sleep and very depressed, no motivation and no energy, should i start back on lamotrigine?

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A 33-year old asked:

What happens if you have been on Lamotrigine (50mg/1xday) for a year and you just stop taking it? Also on 20mg Prozac (fluoxetine) (still taking this).

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A 35-year old asked:

Does Lamotrigine cause dizzy spells?

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A 41-year old asked:

Is lamotrigine an effective medication for bipolar disorder?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can you also take Ovex if you are on lamotrigine for epilepsy?

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A 27-year old asked:

Will lamotrigine and duloxetine help with my dizziness and mood?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Im Bipolar, what is best to take lamotrigine in the morning or night, whats the different?

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A 18-year old female asked:

I've been taking Lamotrigine tablet for my epilepsy for about a year now and I have a extremely bad memory since I've been diagnosed, why is this?

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A 25-year old male asked:

I've been on Zoloft (sertraline) for 6 months and Lamotrigine for 2 - I am constantly fatigued - is this a normal side effect? Can I expect this to pass?

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A 26-year old female asked:

How safe is keppra (levetiracetam) and lamotrigine during pregnancy?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Is it safe to drink alcohol when on Zoloft (sertraline) and Lamotrigine?

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A 37-year old asked:

Anyone get pregnant on lamotrigine or levetiracetam (keppra) anticonvulsants?

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A 37-year old asked:

Do lamotrigine (medicine for manic-depressive illness) cause urination problems?

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A 27-year old male asked:

HI. do lamotrigine have weigh gain side effects? can i get medicine without this side effects for bipolar disorder?

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