Combine Lamictal and Ambien

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Lamictal

and Ambien

Combine Lamictal with Ambien. To make a decision about taking Lamictal and Ambien, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Lamictal and Ambien have 93 combined Side Effects total
45 are Life Threatening
17 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Lamictal

Lamictal is also known by the generic name Lamotrigine

USES:
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults.

Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Uses of Ambien

Ambien is also known by the generic name Zolpidem

USES:
Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

This medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less.

Lamictal and Ambien Combined Have 45 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Double Vision - Diplopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Falling - Accidental Fall is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Increased Eosinophils in the Blood - Eosinophilia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Meningitis Not Caused by an Infection - Non-Infective Meningitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Multiple Organ Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Repeated Seizures with Unconsciousness Between Episodes - Status Epilepticus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots on the Skin - Petechiae is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Suicidal is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Effect on Brain or Spinal Cord Function - CNS Toxicity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Voluntary Movement Difficulty - Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Lamictal combined

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Lamictal and Ambien Combined have 17 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Blurred Vision is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Chest Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Disorder of the Digestive System is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Double Vision - Diplopia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Hiccups is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal and Ambien combined

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Lamictal and Ambien Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Lamictal and Ambien.

Lamictal has 11 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lamictal.

Lamictal Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Lamictal.

Relative Contraindications

Non-Infective Meningitis - Meningitis Not Caused by an Infection is a contraindication of Lamictal.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Lamictal.

Contraindication Warnings

Anemia is a contraindication of Lamictal.

Aplastic Anemia - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure is a contraindication of Lamictal.

Depression is a contraindication of Lamictal.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Lamictal.

Neutropenic Disorder - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Lamictal.

Pancytopenia - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood is a contraindication of Lamictal.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Lamictal.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Lamictal.

Ambien has 14 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Ambien.

Ambien Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Ambien.

Depression is a contraindication of Ambien.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Ambien.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Ambien.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Ambien.

Contraindication Warnings

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Ambien.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity is a contraindication of Ambien.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Ambien.

Hallucinations - Hallucination is a contraindication of Ambien.

Impaired Cognition - Confused is a contraindication of Ambien.

Memory Impairment - Loss of Memory is a contraindication of Ambien.

Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Severe Chronic Obstructed Lung Disease is a contraindication of Ambien.

Sleep Automatism - Perform Complex Natural behaviors while Asleep is a contraindication of Ambien.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Ambien.

Lamictal - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, unusual eye movements, loss of consciousness.

Ambien - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include slowed breathing or a deep sleep from which you cannot be awakened.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.