This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Lamictal (Lamotrigine) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (2102)
Death (93)
Life Threatening Events (118)
Disability (70)
Reports by Reaction Type
Rash (423),
Pyrexia (329),
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (197),
Erythema (163),
Drug Eruption (155),
Convulsion (153),
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased (141),
Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (139),
C-Reactive Protein Increased (121),
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased (117),
Rash Generalised (100),
Dizziness (97)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Lamictal (Lamotrigine). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Lamictal side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Argentina on 2012-08-27
Patient: female
Reactions: Partial Seizures, Premature Baby, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Live Birth, Premature Labour
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clobazam
Dosage: 350mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Epilepsy
Keppra
Dosage: 1500mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Epilepsy
Start date: 2011-04-01
Lamictal
Dosage: 300mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Epilepsy
Possible Lamictal side effects in 28 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: 28 year old male
Reactions: Vomiting, Drug Interaction, Convulsion, Abdominal Pain Upper
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Advil
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Lamictal
Dosage: 75mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Epilepsy
Start date: 2012-06-01
Other drugs received by patient: Divalproex Sodium; Pain Medications; Diclofenac
Possible Lamictal side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2012-08-27
Patient: male, weighing 73.0 kg (160.6 pounds)
Reactions: Intentional Overdose, Suicide Attempt
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Dosage: 100mg single dose
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-08-23
Keppra
Dosage: 14000mg single dose
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-08-23
Lamictal
Dosage: 2100mg single dose
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-08-23
Lyrica
Dosage: 1500mg single dose
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-08-23
Methionine CAP
Dosage: 150mg single dose
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-08-23
Possible Lamictal side effects in 23 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Egypt on 2012-08-24
Patient: 23 year old male, weighing 120.0 kg (264.0 pounds)
Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Tachycardia, Urinary Incontinence, Pyrexia, Disorientation, Muscle Rigidity, Somnolence, Loss of Consciousness, Fatigue, Neuropathy Peripheral, Renal Failure Acute, Faecal Incontinence, Status Epilepticus, Lobar Pneumonia, Respiratory Distress, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Myopathy, Grand MAL Convulsion, Suicide Attempt, Hypertension
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Dosage: 3000mg per day
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-06-01
End date: 2012-06-02
Venlafaxine
Dosage: 1500mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2012-05-04
End date: 2012-06-02
Other drugs received by patient: Piracetam; Unknown Drug; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Multi-Vitamins
Possible Lamictal side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: female
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Convulsion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fluticasone Propionate
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Lamictal
Dosage: 100mg unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-04-15
Ventolin
Dosage: 90mcg unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-04-15
Possible Lamictal side effects in male
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-24
Patient: male
Reactions: Incorrect Dose Administered, Chills, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Pyrexia, Transaminases Increased, Rash Macular
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Other drugs received by patient: Clobazam; Keppra
Possible Lamictal side effects in 63 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 63 year old female
Reactions: Impaired Driving Ability, Diplopia, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Eye Movement Disorder, Toxicity To Various Agents
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Other drugs received by patient: Unknown
Possible Lamictal side effects in 15 year old female
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-24
Patient: 15 year old female
Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Drug Interaction, Pregnancy With Contraceptive Device, Abortion Spontaneous, Metrorrhagia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aripiprazole
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Cetirizine
Indication: Seasonal Allergy
Lamictal
Dosage: 50mg three times per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Nexplanon
Indication: Contraception
Possible Lamictal side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-24
Patient: female, weighing 48.0 kg (105.6 pounds)
Reactions: LIP Swelling, Hepatic Function Abnormal, Lymphadenopathy, Laryngeal Oedema, Pyrexia, Erythema, Lymphocytic Infiltration, Face Oedema, Generalised Erythema, C-Reactive Protein Increased, Proteinuria, Skin Degenerative Disorder, Lymphocyte Morphology Abnormal, White Blood Cell Count Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Lymphocyte Stimulation Test Positive, Rash, Eosinophil Count Increased, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Epidermal Necrosis, Human Herpesvirus 6 Infection, Macule
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Possible Lamictal side effects in 25 year old female
Reported by a physician from China on 2012-08-24
Patient: 25 year old female
Reactions: Hepatic Function Abnormal, Renal Impairment, Swelling Face, Dyspepsia, Mouth Ulceration, Erythema
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Possible Lamictal side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-23
Patient: male
Reactions: Chest Discomfort, Palpitations, Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin
Possible Lamictal side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from China on 2012-08-23
Patient: male, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)
Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Skin Exfoliation, Dyskinesia, Mouth Ulceration, Scab, Conjunctivitis, Pyrexia, Erythema, LIP Erosion, Multi-Organ Failure, Death, Circulatory Collapse, Thrombocytopenia, Blister, Genital Erosion, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Rash, Nikolsky's Sign, Hypoproteinaemia, Respiratory Failure, Swelling, Infection
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Other drugs received by patient: Valproate Sodium; Ganciclovir
Possible Lamictal side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: female
Reactions: Cleft LIP and Palate, Cardiac Murmur, Nose Deformity, Developmental Delay, Hypertelorism of Orbit, Emotional Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Butorphanol Tartrate
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Lamictal
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Loratadine
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Misoprostol
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Nasonex
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Phenobarbital TAB
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Prevacid
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Promethazine HCL
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Topamax
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Other drugs received by patient: Multi-Vitamins; Ferrous Gluconate
Possible Lamictal side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: male, weighing 101.2 kg (222.7 pounds)
Reactions: Skin Injury, Injection Site Discolouration, Crohn's Disease, Incorrect Dose Administered, Injection Site Urticaria, Injection Site Erythema, Petit MAL Epilepsy, Drug Level Decreased, Device Malfunction, Blood Glucose Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Humira
Indication: Crohn's Disease
Lamictal
Indication: Convulsion
Prednisone TAB
Indication: Crohn's Disease
Other drugs received by patient: Pravachol; Tylenol; Lisinopril; Methotrexate; Cyclobenzaprine; Folic Acid; Prilosec; Phenergan HCL; Clonazepam; Clonazepam; Phenergan HCL
Possible Lamictal side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-23
Patient: female, weighing 42.0 kg (92.4 pounds)
Reactions: Pigmentation Disorder, Erythema Multiforme
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Dosage: 25mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2012-02-17
End date: 2012-02-28
Lamictal
Dosage: 50mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-02-29
End date: 2012-03-14
Other drugs received by patient: Cymbalta
Possible Lamictal side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-22
Patient: male, weighing 3.2 kg (7.1 pounds)
Reactions: Exposure During Breast Feeding, Congenital Nail Disorder, Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Dosage: 60mg twice per day
Start date: 2010-01-18
Lamictal
Dosage: 60mg twice per day
Indication: Epilepsy
Start date: 2009-06-25
End date: 2010-01-17
Other drugs received by patient: Phenytoin; Phenobarbital TAB
Possible Lamictal side effects in 44 year old male
Reported by a physician from China on 2012-08-22
Patient: 44 year old male, weighing 45.0 kg (99.0 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity, Anaphylactic Reaction, Rash, Dermatitis Exfoliative, Generalised Oedema
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Other drugs received by patient: Valproate Sodium; Keppra
Possible Lamictal side effects in
Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2012-08-21
Patient:
Reactions: Vomiting, Nausea, Self Injurious Behaviour, Somnolence, Convulsion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Possible Lamictal side effects in female
Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2012-08-21
Patient: female
Reactions: Pulse Abnormal, Tonic Convulsion, Bradycardia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Dosage: 120mg twice per day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-07
Lamictal
Dosage: 134mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Status Epilepticus
End date: 2012-07-06
Other drugs received by patient: Onon; Depakene; Baclofen; Tricloryl; Phenytoin Sodium CAP
Possible Lamictal side effects in
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-21
Patient:
Reactions: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy, Congenital Nail Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Other drugs received by patient: Folic Acid; Magmitt
Possible Lamictal side effects in male
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-20
Patient: male
Reactions: Guttate Psoriasis, Parakeratosis, Rash, Toxic Skin Eruption
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Other drugs received by patient: Clobazam; Topiramate; Augmentin '500'
Possible Lamictal side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-20
Patient: male
Reactions: Viral Infection, Nasopharyngitis, C-Reactive Protein Increased, Rash, Pyrexia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Dosage: 50mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
End date: 2012-07-26
Lamictal
Dosage: 75mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-27
End date: 2012-07-27
Possible Lamictal side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Sweden on 2012-08-20
Patient: male
Reactions: Tobacco User, Economic Problem, Mania, Restlessness, Insomnia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-01-01
Paliperidone
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-01-01
Risperdal Consta
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Lamictal side effects in 28 year old female
Reported by a physician from Switzerland on 2012-08-20
Patient: 28 year old female
Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Suicide Attempt
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Start date: 2007-01-01
Cymbalta
Start date: 2007-01-01
Effexor
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2008-01-01
End date: 2012-01-09
Flurazepam
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2011-12-31
Lamictal
End date: 2010-01-01
Oxazepam
Seroquel
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2011-12-31
Tegretol
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-01-01
Possible Lamictal side effects in male
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-17
Patient: male
Reactions: Allergic Hepatitis, Hyperthermia, Nausea, Rash, Headache, Hyperhidrosis, Fall, Malaise
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Other drugs received by patient: Phenobarbital TAB
Possible Lamictal side effects in 18 year old female
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-08-17
Patient: 18 year old female
Reactions: Drug Eruption
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Dosage: daily dose: 200 mg, 56 dispersible/chewable tablet
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Epilepsy
Start date: 2012-03-13
End date: 2012-05-16
Vimpat
Dosage: daily dose: 50 mg,
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Epilepsy
Start date: 2012-05-12
End date: 2012-05-13
Other drugs received by patient: Clonazepam
Possible Lamictal side effects in 38 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 38 year old female
Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Abortion Spontaneous
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depakote
Indication: Convulsion
Lamictal
Indication: Convulsion
Paxil
Indication: Depression
Phenobarbital TAB
Indication: Convulsion
Possible Lamictal side effects in 23 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Egypt on 2012-08-16
Patient: 23 year old male, weighing 120.0 kg (264.0 pounds)
Reactions: Tachycardia, Status Epilepticus, Muscle Rigidity, Respiratory Distress, Lobar Pneumonia, Myopathy, Loss of Consciousness, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Grand MAL Convulsion, Neuropathy Peripheral, Suicide Attempt, Hypertension, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Dosage: 3000mg per day
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-06-01
End date: 2012-06-02
Venlafaxine
Dosage: 1500mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2012-05-04
End date: 2012-06-02
Possible Lamictal side effects in 35 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-16
Patient: 35 year old female
Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Abortion Spontaneous
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Dosage: 100 mg, daily
Indication: Epilepsy
Start date: 2011-04-01
Tegretol
Dosage: 200 mg, daily
Indication: Epilepsy
Possible Lamictal side effects in 62 year old female
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-08-16
Patient: 62 year old female
Reactions: Confusional State, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Above Therapeutic, Fracture, Aphasia, Ataxia, Gait Disturbance, Fall
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamictal
Other drugs received by patient: Diazepam; Risperdal
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