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Lamictal (Lamotrigine) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (91)

     Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (21)Rash (19)Pyrexia (17)Convulsion (11)Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (8)Chills (7)Death (7)Skin Exfoliation (6)Overdose (6)Sinus Tachycardia (6)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Lamictal (Lamotrigine) that includes cases resulting in life threatening events.

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

Lamictal
    Dosage: 100mg unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

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



Adverse event in 48 year old male receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: 48 year old male, weighing 65.0 kg (143.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Diarrhoea, Mental Status Changes, Rash

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal
    Dosage: 50mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 2007-09-24
    End date: 2007-10-12

Lamictal
    Dosage: 25mg hs po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 2007-09-24
    End date: 2007-10-12



Adverse event in 26 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-19

Patient: 26 year old female, weighing 46.8 kg (103.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Confusional State, Abdominal Pain, Jaundice, Vomiting, Nausea, Drug Hypersensitivity, Pyrexia, Erythema, Hepatitis, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Abdominal Pain Upper, Postnasal Drip, Fatigue, Hepatotoxicity, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Anorexia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Carbamazepine; Keppra; Prevacid



Adverse event in 28 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-18

Patient: 28 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Blindness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Seroquel



Adverse event in 19 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-18

Patient: 19 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Overdose, Drug Ineffective, Educational Problem, Suicide Attempt, Disturbance in Attention, Suicidal Ideation

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

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Prozac



Adverse event in 61 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-16

Patient: 61 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Lymphadenopathy, Hepatic Cyst, Chills, Hepatic Failure, Rash, Headache, Pyrexia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

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 2007-10-16

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Staphylococcal Infection, Skin Disorder, Rash

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Effexor; Trileptal; Ambien; Seroquel



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

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-16

Patient: 21 year old female, weighing 61.8 kg (136.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Skin Exfoliation, Urinary Tract Infection, Ocular Hyperaemia, Pain, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint, Rash Vesicular, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Iron



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

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-09

Patient: 41 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumonia, Rash, Pyrexia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Campral; Lexapro; Lyrica



Adverse event in female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-08

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anaphylactic Reaction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal
    Dosage: 200mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Lithium



Adverse event in 26 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-08

Patient: 26 year old female, weighing 46.8 kg (103.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Vomiting, Respiratory Disorder, Nausea, Drug Hypersensitivity, Rash, Hepatitis, Erythema, Abdominal Pain Upper, Postnasal Drip, Fatigue, Hepatotoxicity

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Carbamazepine; Keppra; Prevacid



Adverse event in 59 year old male receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-05

Patient: 59 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Feeling of Despair, Performance Status Decreased, Paranoia, Drug Ineffective, Stomach Discomfort, Decreased Interest, Poor Quality Sleep, Completed Suicide, Disturbance in Attention, Memory Impairment, Mood Swings, Asthenia, Depressed Mood, Decreased Appetite

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Parnate
    Dosage: 10mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 1999-01-01
    End date: 2007-08-19

Lamictal
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 2007-05-01
    End date: 2007-07-18

Lithium
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar II Disorder
    Start date: 1999-01-01
    End date: 2006-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Thyroid TAB; Risperdal; Aspirin; Metoprolol Tartrate; Trazodone HCL



Adverse event in 30 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2007-10-05

Patient: 30 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anxiety, Affect Lability, Insomnia, Depression, Suicidal Ideation

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal
    Dosage: 200mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Status Epilepticus

Keppra
    Dosage: 500mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Status Epilepticus
    Start date: 2007-01-01
    End date: 2007-06-20

Rivotril
    Dosage: .5mg as required
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Status Epilepticus

Omeprazole
    Dosage: 20mg as required
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Lovenox; Solu-Medrol



Adverse event in female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-05

Patient: female, weighing 56.9 kg (125.1 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Clearance Decreased, Thrombocytopenia, Generalised Oedema, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal
    Dosage: 100 mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2007-09-13

Lamictal
    Dosage: 100 mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2007-10-01



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

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-04

Patient: 35 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Overdose, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Respiratory Depression, Suicidal Ideation

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Ativan
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Cymbalta
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



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

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-02

Patient: 27 year old female, weighing 54.5 kg (119.9 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Systemic Candida, Abdominal Pain, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Hepatic Failure, Acidosis, Lactic Acidosis, Pyrexia, Pericardial Effusion, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Myocarditis, Fungus Urine Test Positive, Pneumonia, Chest Discomfort, Urine Output Decreased, Anaemia, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Occult Blood Positive, Tremor, Flushing, Atelectasis, Chills, Generalised Oedema, Fungaemia, Pleural Effusion, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Intestinal Ischaemia, Dyspnoea, International Normalised Ratio Increased, Organ Failure, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Ascites, Haematochezia, Mucosal Erosion, Renal Failure, Respiratory Failure, Sinus Tachycardia

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

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Lexapro; Oral Contraceptives; Valtrex; FLU Vaccine



Adverse event in 51 year old male receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-31

Patient: 51 year old male, weighing 70.7 kg (155.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Electroencephalogram Abnormal, Overdose, Drug Administration Error, Convulsion

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal
    Dosage: 600 mg am 400 mg pm
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epilepsy

Lamictal
    Dosage: 400 mg, bid
    Administration route: Oral

Trazodone HCL
    Dosage: 300 mg, qhs

Ritalin
    Dosage: 5 mg, bid
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Strattera; Phenobarbitone; Keppra; Flexeril; Zocor



Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-31

Patient: 63 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Skin Cancer, Ill-Defined Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Antihistamines



Adverse event in 25 year old male receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-30

Patient: 25 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Drug Toxicity

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

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal
    Dosage: 200mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral

Zofran
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Dilantin Kapseal; Keppra; Lyrica



Adverse event in 25 year old male receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-27

Patient: 25 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Drug Toxicity

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

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal
    Dosage: 200mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion

Zofran
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Dilantin Kapseal; Keppra; Lyrica



Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-26

Patient: 63 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Skin Cancer, Ill-Defined Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Antihistamines



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

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-24

Patient: 15 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gallbladder Enlargement, Hypersensitivity, Mouth Ulceration, Pain, Pyrexia, Treatment Noncompliance, Drug Toxicity, Multi-Organ Failure, Eye Disorder, Vomiting, Nausea, Rash, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Eating Disorder, Rash Macular, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Renal Failure, Eye Swelling, Asthenia, Infection

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Adderall XR 10



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

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-20

Patient: 18 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Asthma, Convulsion

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

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Other drugs received by patient: Dilantin Kapseal; Asthma Medication



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