Lamictal Side Effects

Please see the drug page about Lamictal for more details. You can also read the full monograph at:

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Lamictal/­

Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do...

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I have been taking a graduating dose of lamictal and am now on 100mg but will increase to 200mg next week. I have found that I have put on xtra weight and that sleeping at night has become a problem. My dr has now prescribed respedal at night to help me sleep and the occasional sleeping tablet when I am in a hyper cycle. Has anyone else had the same side effects. I also have muscle aches that seem to zero on a specific place ie. my ankles or my one arm or back, this only seems to last a few days then moves to another place. Could this be the meds causing it.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Ducky - what you are reporting about side effects sounds accurate. The page for Lamical Details states:

"Common side effects include headaches, dizziness and insomnia. Other side effects may include acne and skin irritation, vivid dreams or nightmares, night sweats, body aches and cramps, muscle aches, dry mouth, mouth ulcers, damage to tooth enamel, fatigue, memory and cognitive problems, irritability, weight changes, hair loss, changes in libido, frequent urination, nausea, appetite changes and other side effects. In very rare cases, Lamotrigine has been known to cause the development of a dangerous rash called Stevens-Johnson syndrome (or SJS). The rash is more common in children, so this medication is often reserved for adults."

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Roy, thanks for the info I don't know about the night sweat as I have not had any but the heat during the day has me sweating much more than usual.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Does anyone know if taking Lamictal can precipitate an increase in blood sugar to the point where one becomes diabetic (type 2)?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Does LAMICTALcause sweating excessively and is Topamax better choice AND DOES LAMICATAL cause great weight gain?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I am having sleeping problems due to Lamictal and have been looking for other people with the same issue. Does your sleeplessness still affect you?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Re: Steve (# 7)

I take 2 Tylenol Pam's, am still on Xanax 7.5mg, I don't know how it'll be as she is slowly weaning me off.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

side effects for lamictal and drug interactions ## Some Side Effects - these should go away during the regimen drowsines...

6 REPLIES

I have been on Lamictal 50 mg and have recently gone up to 150 mg a day. I have been experiencing numbness, tingling, an...

15 REPLIES

Hi. I have been taking these two drugs for about 8yrs along with lexapro. Can these medications be stopped or weaned off...

1 REPLY

I need to know of any side effects that may occur while taking this medication. ## Are there any risks to taking this me...

487 REPLIES

side effects of cherrifer vitamins ## I chanced upon your site researching for side effects of Cherifer. You sent me an ...

281 REPLIES

I have been on suboxone now for just under a month. I think it is an amazing drug, i have had no cravings or interest in...

262 REPLIES

I am taking one capsule a day of this vitamin with my breakfast, but have very severe nausea after taking it. Is this co...

185 REPLIES

amitriptyline tab 10 mg generic for elavil other than drowsiness ## Common side effects of using Amitriptyline include: ...

117 REPLIES

As I read the side effects I find myself getting more and more annoyed at big pharma. If you google Gilead and litigatio...

109 REPLIES

I am bipolar 2 or so they say. I have been taking epiec 200 and rispadol. I have lost the will to live without the depre...

105 REPLIES