SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Lamictal

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Lamictal

Lamictal has 65 Side Effects total
37 are Life Threatening
12 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.

Lamictal has 37 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Double Vision - Diplopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Increased Eosinophils in the Blood - Eosinophilia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Meningitis Not Caused by an Infection - Non-Infective Meningitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Multiple Organ Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Repeated Seizures with Unconsciousness Between Episodes - Status Epilepticus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots on the Skin - Petechiae is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Suicidal is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Effect on Brain or Spinal Cord Function - CNS Toxicity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

Critical Seriousness - Voluntary Movement Difficulty - Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lamictal

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Lamictal has 12 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Blurred Vision is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal

Chest Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal

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

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal

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

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal

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

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

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

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal

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

Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lamictal

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Lamictal Drug-Drug Interactions

Lamictal has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Lamictal has interactions of serious seriousness with 14 drug(s). Lamictal has interactions of moderate seriousness with 456 drug(s). Lamictal has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

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 seriouosness 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.

Lamictal has 46 related brands and strengths:

Lamictal 100 Mg Tab

Lamictal 150 Mg Tab

Lamictal 200 Mg Tab

Lamictal 25 Mg Dispersible Tab

Lamictal 25 Mg Tab

Lamictal 5 Mg Dispersible Tab

Lamictal Odt 100 Mg Tab

Lamictal Odt 200 Mg Tab

Lamictal Odt 25 Mg Tab

Lamictal Odt 50 Mg Tab

Lamictal Odt Starter (Blue) 25 Mg (21)-50 Mg (7) Tab, Pack

Lamictal Odt Starter (Green) 50 Mg (42)-100 Mg (14) Tab, Pack

Lamictal Odt Starter (Orange) 25mg (14)-50mg (14)-100mg (7) Tab, Pack

Lamictal Starter (Blue) Kit 25 Mg (35) Tabs In A Dose Pack

Lamictal Starter (Green) Kit 25 Mg (84)-100 Mg (14) Tablets, Dose Pack

Lamictal Starter (Orange) Kit 25 Mg (42)-100 Mg (7) Tablets, Dose Pack

Lamictal Xr 100 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Lamictal Xr 200 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Lamictal Xr 25 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Lamictal Xr 50 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Lamictal Xr Starter (Blue) 25 Mg (21)-50 Mg (7) Tab, Dose Pack

Lamictal Xr Starter (Green) 50 Mg(14)-100 Mg(14)-200mg(7) Tab, Pack

Lamictal Xr Starter (Orange) 25mg (14)-50mg (14)-100mg (7) Tab, Pack

Lamotrigine 100 Mg Tab

Lamotrigine 100 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Lamotrigine 150 Mg Tab

Lamotrigine 200 Mg Tab

Lamotrigine 200 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Lamotrigine 25 Mg (21)-50 Mg (7) Tab Rapid Dissolve Dose Pk

Lamotrigine 25 Mg (35) Tabs In A Dose Pack

Lamotrigine 25 Mg (42)-100 Mg (7) Tabs In A Dose Pack

Lamotrigine 25 Mg (84)-100 Mg (14) Tabs In A Dose Pack

Lamotrigine 25 Mg Dispersible Tab

Lamotrigine 25 Mg Tab

Lamotrigine 25 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Lamotrigine 25mg (14)-50mg (14)-100mg (7) Tab Rapid Dissolve Dose Pk

Lamotrigine 5 Mg Dispersible Tab

Lamotrigine 50 Mg (42)-100 Mg (14) Tab Rapid Dissolve Dose Pk

Lamotrigine 50 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Lamotrigine Er 100 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Lamotrigine Er 200 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Lamotrigine Er 25 Mg (21)-50 Mg (7) Tab, Dose Pack

Lamotrigine Er 25 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Lamotrigine Er 25mg (14)-50mg (14)-100mg (7) Tab, Dose Pack

Lamotrigine Er 50 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Lamotrigine Er 50 Mg(14)-100 Mg(14)-200mg(7) Tab, Dose Pack

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

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.