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Lamictal (Lamotrigine) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Lamictal (Lamotrigine). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

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Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Lamictal (Lamotrigine). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in 27 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a physician from Russian Federation on 2007-10-30

Patient: 27 year old female, weighing 65.0 kg (143.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Movement Disorder, Simple Partial Seizures, Headache, Grand MAL Convulsion, Caesarean Section, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Complex Partial Seizures, Pregnancy

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal
    Dosage: 300mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy
    Start date: 2006-04-01

Phenobarbital TAB
    Dosage: 100mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy

Tegretol
    Dosage: 800mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy



Adverse event in male receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a physician from France on 2007-10-30

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Spina Bifida, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Abortion Induced, Cerebral Ventricle Dilatation

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Humalog; NPH Iletin II; Speciafoldine



Adverse event in 13 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: 13 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Abnormal Behaviour, Aggression

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Abilify



Adverse event in female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Norway on 2007-10-30

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Mucosal Haemorrhage, Aplastic Anaemia, Pancytopenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ethosuximide
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy
    Start date: 2004-11-01
    End date: 2005-03-19

Lamictal
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy
    Start date: 2003-01-01
    End date: 2005-05-09



Adverse event in 16 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a physician from Colombia on 2007-10-30

Patient: 16 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Tongue Blistering, Tonsillitis, Rash, Pyrexia, Blister

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Benzetacil

Diclofenac Sodium

Lamictal
    Dosage: 200mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Myoclonus
    Start date: 2007-08-01
    End date: 2007-09-01



Adverse event in 41 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 41 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Pneumonia Primary Atypical, Hypomania, Rash, White Blood Cell Count Increased

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Lexapro; Ritalin



Adverse event in female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: female, weighing 56.8 kg (125.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Glaucoma, Drug Ineffective, Foot Operation, Nausea, Abasia, Hypoglycaemia, Atrial Fibrillation, Fall, Mania, Dehydration, Prothrombin Time Shortened

Suspect drug(s):
Chantix
    Indication: Smoking Cessation Therapy

Lamictal
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Lithobid
    Indication: Nervousness
    Start date: 2005-01-01
    End date: 2007-10-12

Neurontin
    Indication: Mania
    Start date: 2003-05-01
    End date: 2003-06-01

Zyprexa

Other drugs received by patient: Digoxin; Warfarin Sodium; Zocor; Propranolol; Ampicillin



Adverse event in 33 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a physician from Norway on 2007-10-26

Patient: 33 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agranulocytosis, Pharyngitis Bacterial, Skin Infection

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Cipralex; Atarax



Adverse event in 24 year old male receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 24 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Tremor

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Percocet



Adverse event in female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Anxiety, Lymphadenopathy, Insomnia, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Rate Irregular, Hypertension, Asthenia

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Tikosyn; Diavan; Toprol-XL; Lisinopril; Effexor; Nexium; Xanax



Adverse event in 62 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 62 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rash, Somnolence

Suspect drug(s):
Advair Diskus 100 / 50
    Dosage: 1puff twice per day
    Indication: Asthma
    Start date: 2007-04-01
    End date: 2007-05-01

Lamictal
    Dosage: 150mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient: Atrovent; Plavix; Aspirin; Lamictal; Lovastatin; Vitamin B-12; B12 Complex; Multi-Vitamin



Adverse event in 21 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2007-10-26

Patient: 21 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Interaction, Convulsive Threshold Lowered

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal
    Administration route: Oral

Tetralysal
    Administration route: Topical
    Start date: 2007-07-01

Other drugs received by patient: Benzoyl Peroxide



Adverse event in 27 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 27 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: LIP Swelling, Oral Mucosal Blistering, Rash, Blister, Genital Rash

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Topamax; Birth Control



Adverse event in male receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumonia, Rash

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Lexapro; Symbicort; Biaxin; Atacand HCT



Adverse event in female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysphagia

Suspect drug(s):
Advair Diskus 100 / 50
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Lamictal
    Dosage: 25mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Singulair; Sarafem; Advair Diskus 100 / 50



Adverse event in female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a physician from Sweden on 2007-10-26

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rectal Haemorrhage, Haematoma

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)



Adverse event in 18 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 18 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pancytopenia, Rash, Renal Failure, Agranulocytosis, Diarrhoea, Sepsis, Adrenal Insufficiency, Pleural Effusion, Ear Pain, Splenomegaly, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Lung Injury

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Augmentin '125'
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2006-05-01

Felbatol
    Dosage: 1800mg per day

Lamictal
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Keppra; Klonopin



Adverse event in 47 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 47 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Movement Disorder, Balance Disorder, Abasia, Coordination Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)



Adverse event in 35 year old male receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 35 year old male, weighing 75.5 kg (166.1 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Eosinophil Count Abnormal, Lymphadenopathy, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Platelet Disorder, Hodgkin's Disease

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Depakote



Adverse event in 27 year old male receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 27 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abnormal Dreams, Insomnia, Hypnagogic Hallucination

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Seroquel



Adverse event in female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: female, weighing 90.7 kg (199.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Vomiting, Nausea, Stomach Discomfort, Depression, Somnolence

Suspect drug(s):
Chantix
    Dosage: text:0.5mg daily every day tdd:0.5mg
    Indication: EX-Smoker

Geodon
    Dosage: text:240mg daily every day tdd:240mg
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Lamictal
    Dosage: text:bid every day tdd:300mg
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Seroquel
    Dosage: text:100mg daily every day tdd:100mg
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Trazodone Hydrochloride
    Dosage: text:200mg daily every day tdd:200mg
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Zoloft
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Lithium; Haldol; Xanax; Minocycline HCL; Omeprazole; Tamsulosin Hydrochloride; Cogentin; Ibuprofen; Tretinoin; ALL Other Therapeutic Products



Adverse event in female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a physician from France on 2007-10-25

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypersensitivity, Angioedema, Lymphadenopathy, Urticaria, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Brain Abnormal, Pyrexia, Convulsion, Mucosal Inflammation, Oedema, Platelet Count Decreased, Prothrombin Level Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Depakene
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy

Keppra
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy
    Start date: 2007-10-15

Lamictal
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy
    Start date: 2007-09-12
    End date: 2007-10-15



Adverse event in 43 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-25

Patient: 43 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Grand MAL Convulsion, Drug Interaction, Complex Partial Seizures

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal
    Dosage: 300 mg, qam/qpm,
    Indication: Complex Partial Seizures

Quasense
    Dosage: 1 tablet daily; oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2007-09-23

Other drugs received by patient: Keppra



Adverse event in 15 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: 15 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain, Fatigue, Contusion

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)



Adverse event in 17 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: 17 year old female, weighing 52.7 kg (115.9 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Intentional Overdose, Coma, Hypoxic Encephalopathy, Electrocardiogram QRS Complex Prolonged, Pleural Effusion, Circulatory Collapse, Injury, Lung Injury, Pneumonia, Blood Ethanol Increased, Motor Dysfunction, Tremor, Grand MAL Convulsion, Lung Consolidation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Electrocardiogram Abnormal, Nervous System Disorder, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Suicide Attempt, Memory Impairment, Ventricular Fibrillation, Cardiac Arrest, Sinus Tachycardia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal
    Dosage: 100mg unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 150mg unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Marijuana; Ethanol; Benzodiazepines; Amphetamines; Tranquilizer

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