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Lamotrigine (Lamotrigine) - Side Effect Reports to FDA

 
 



This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to 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.

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Life Threatening Events (74)
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Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Lamotrigine. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.

Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 41 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-27

Patient: 41 year old female

Reactions: Overdose

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine

Other drugs received by patient: Mirtazapine; Clonazepam



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 48 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient: 48 year old female, weighing 104.3 kg (229.5 pounds)

Reactions: Pain, Chills, Rash, Influenza Like Illness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 19 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Denmark on 2012-08-24

Patient: 19 year old male

Reactions: Intentional Overdose, Ventricular Tachycardia, Serotonin Syndrome

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Citalopram Hydrobromide

Lamotrigine

Lorazepam

Aripiprazole



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 30 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Poland on 2012-08-23

Patient: 30 year old female

Reactions: Vomiting, Drug Effect Decreased, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Orthostatic Hypotension, Drug Interaction, Abnormal Behaviour, Mucosal Dryness, Constipation, Disease Progression, Diplopia, Weight Increased, Dizziness, Oedema

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Gabapentin
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Lamotrigine
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Bromocriptine Mesylate
    Dosage: increased to target dose of 7.5mg daily
    Indication: Prolactinoma

Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: 600mg
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Ketoconazole
    Indication: Vulvovaginal Mycotic Infection

Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: gradually increased to 1200 mg/day

Cabergoline
    Indication: Prolactinoma

Clarithromycin
    Indication: Respiratory Tract Infection



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 30 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Poland on 2012-08-23

Patient: 30 year old female

Reactions: Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Vomiting, Drug Effect Decreased, Body Mass Index Increased, Drug Interaction, Orthostatic Hypotension, Abnormal Behaviour, Condition Aggravated, Mucosal Dryness, Constipation, Menstrual Disorder, Diplopia, Oedema, Dizziness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clarithromycin
    Indication: Respiratory Tract Infection

Gabapentin
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Ketoconazole
    Dosage: 7 days
    Indication: Vaginal Lesion

Lamotrigine
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Bromocriptine Mesylate
    Dosage: 7.5 mg/day
    Indication: Prolactinoma

Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: 1200 mg/day

Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: 600 mg
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Bromocriptine Mesylate
    Dosage: 15 mg

Bromocriptine Mesylate
    Dosage: 20 mg

Cabergoline
    Dosage: 0.25 mg, 2/week
    Indication: Prolactinoma

Cabergoline
    Dosage: 2 mg/ week

Other drugs received by patient: Quinagolide



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 30 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Poland on 2012-08-23

Patient: 30 year old female

Reactions: Vomiting, Drug Effect Decreased, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Abnormal Behaviour, Orthostatic Hypotension, Drug Interaction, Mucosal Dryness, Constipation, Disease Progression, Weight Increased, Diplopia, Oedema, Dizziness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Gabapentin
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Cabergoline
    Indication: Prolactinoma

Clarithromycin
    Indication: Respiratory Tract Infection

Bromocriptine Mesylate
    Dosage: increased to target dose of 7.5mg daily
    Indication: Prolactinoma

Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: 600mg
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: gradually increased to 1200 mg/day

Ketoconazole
    Indication: Vulvovaginal Mycotic Infection



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 19 year old male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient: 19 year old male

Reactions: Intentional Overdose, Electrocardiogram QRS Complex Prolonged, Ventricular Tachycardia, Bundle Branch Block Right, Serotonin Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Citalopram Hydrobromide
    Dosage: large dose
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 30 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Poland on 2012-08-23

Patient: 30 year old female

Reactions: Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Drug Effect Decreased, Vomiting, Abnormal Behaviour, Drug Interaction, Orthostatic Hypotension, Mucosal Dryness, Constipation, Disease Progression, Diplopia, Weight Increased, Oedema, Dizziness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Gabapentin
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: gradually increased to 1200 mg/day

Cabergoline
    Indication: Prolactinoma

Clarithromycin
    Indication: Respiratory Tract Infection

Ketoconazole
    Indication: Vulvovaginal Mycotic Infection

Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: 600mg
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Bromocriptine Mesylate
    Dosage: increased to target dose of 7.5mg daily
    Indication: Prolactinoma



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 30 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Poland on 2012-08-23

Patient: 30 year old female

Reactions: Drug Effect Decreased, Vomiting, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Abnormal Behaviour, Drug Interaction, Orthostatic Hypotension, Mucosal Dryness, Constipation, Disease Progression, Diplopia, Weight Increased, Dizziness, Oedema

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Gabapentin
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Lamotrigine
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Bromocriptine Mesylate
    Dosage: increased to target dose of 7.5mg daily
    Indication: Prolactinoma

Cabergoline
    Indication: Prolactinoma

Ketoconazole
    Indication: Vulvovaginal Mycotic Infection

Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: 600mg
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: gradually increased to 1200 mg/day

Clarithromycin
    Indication: Respiratory Tract Infection



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 90 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-23

Patient: 90 year old male

Reactions: Off Label Use, Anger, Gait Disturbance

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 30 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Poland on 2012-08-23

Patient: 30 year old female

Reactions: Drug Effect Decreased, Vomiting, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Abnormal Behaviour, Orthostatic Hypotension, Drug Interaction, Mucosal Dryness, Constipation, Disease Progression, Diplopia, Weight Increased, Dizziness, Oedema

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Gabapentin
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: 600mg
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Bromocriptine Mesylate
    Dosage: increased to target dose of 7.5mg daily
    Indication: Prolactinoma

Ketoconazole
    Indication: Vulvovaginal Mycotic Infection

Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: gradually increased to 1200 mg/day

Cabergoline
    Indication: Prolactinoma

Clarithromycin
    Indication: Respiratory Tract Infection



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 30 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Poland on 2012-08-23

Patient: 30 year old female

Reactions: Drug Effect Decreased, Vomiting, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Orthostatic Hypotension, Abnormal Behaviour, Drug Interaction, Mucosal Dryness, Constipation, Disease Progression, Diplopia, Weight Increased, Dizziness, Oedema

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Gabapentin
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Clarithromycin
    Indication: Respiratory Tract Infection

Cabergoline
    Indication: Prolactinoma

Ketoconazole
    Indication: Vulvovaginal Mycotic Infection

Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: gradually increased to 1200 mg/day

Bromocriptine Mesylate
    Dosage: increased to target dose of 7.5mg daily
    Indication: Prolactinoma

Oxcarbazepine
    Dosage: 600mg
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 33 year old female

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-22

Patient: 33 year old female, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)

Reactions: Angioedema, Urticaria, Condition Aggravated, Tenderness, Deformity, Stress

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine

Other drugs received by patient: Citalopram Hydrobromide



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-22

Patient: female, weighing 90.7 kg (199.6 pounds)

Reactions: Irritability, Product Substitution Issue, Mood Altered, Drug Ineffective, Frustration

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 59 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-21

Patient: 59 year old female, weighing 83.5 kg (183.7 pounds)

Reactions: C-Reactive Protein Increased, Drug Interaction, Muscular Weakness, Rash Maculo-Papular, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine
    Dosage: 50 mg, bid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Depakote
    Dosage: 750 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Quetiapine; Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate; Aspirin; Simvastatin; Venlafaxine



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 6 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Brazil on 2012-08-21

Patient: 6 year old female

Reactions: Vomiting, Saccadic Eye Movement, Ataxia, Vertigo, Dizziness, Headache, Tremor

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine
    Dosage: 200 mg, unk
    Indication: Epilepsy

Lamotrigine
    Dosage: 150 mg, unk

Valproate Sodium
    Dosage: 90 mg, unk
    Indication: Epilepsy

Other drugs received by patient: Nitrazepam



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 47 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21

Patient: 47 year old female, weighing 90.2 kg (198.5 pounds)

Reactions: Irritability, Weight Decreased, Panic Attack, Drug Ineffective, Depressed Mood, Haemorrhoidal Haemorrhage, Medication Residue

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Xanax
    Dosage: unk, 2x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2011-08-01

Abilify
    Dosage: unk

Pristiq
    Dosage: 50 mg, 1x/day (qam)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 2012-04-13
    End date: 2012-06-13

Lamotrigine
    Dosage: unk

Xanax
    Dosage: 1 mg, 3x/day
    Administration route: Oral

Pristiq
    Indication: Major Depression

Pristiq
    Indication: Depression

Other drugs received by patient: Hydrocodon



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 59 year old female

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-20

Patient: 59 year old female, weighing 83.5 kg (183.7 pounds)

Reactions: Drug Interaction, Muscular Weakness, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Depakote
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Simvastatin; Quetiapine; Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate; Aspirin; Venlafaxine



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 59 year old female

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-20

Patient: 59 year old female, weighing 83.5 kg (183.7 pounds)

Reactions: Drug Interaction, Muscular Weakness, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depakote
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Lamotrigine
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Simvastatin; Venlafaxine; Quetiapine; Aspirin; Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 61 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-20

Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 54.4 kg (119.7 pounds)

Reactions: Incoherent, Pneumonia, Lymphadenopathy, Neoplasm Malignant, Nausea, Body Temperature Increased, Rash

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

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 22 year old female

Reported by a physician from Singapore on 2012-08-20

Patient: 22 year old female

Reactions: Oral Herpes, Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 49 year old female

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-17

Patient: 49 year old female, weighing 68.0 kg (149.7 pounds)

Reactions: Meningitis Aseptic

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in

Reported by a physician from Jordan on 2012-08-17

Patient:

Reactions: Cellulitis, Lung Infection, Febrile Neutropenia, Convulsion, Death, Candida Test Positive, Agranulocytosis, Oral Candidiasis, Enterococcus Test Positive, Cardiac Arrest, Septic Shock, Aspergillus Test Positive, Pharyngitis

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Venlafaxine Hydrocholride
    Dosage: 75 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Acute Psychosis

Quetiapine
    Dosage: 300 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Acute Psychosis

Lamotrigine
    Dosage: 100 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Acute Psychosis

Mirtazapine
    Dosage: 15 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Acute Psychosis

Other drugs received by patient: Ferrous Sulfate TAB



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 47 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-17

Patient: 47 year old female, weighing 90.0 kg (198.0 pounds)

Reactions: Irritability, Weight Decreased, Panic Attack, Drug Ineffective, Depressed Mood, Haemorrhoidal Haemorrhage

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine

Pristiq
    Dosage: formulation-prolonged release tab
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 2012-04-13
    End date: 2012-06-13

Abilify
    Dosage: tab

Xanax
    Dosage: tab. 1df= half tab
    Administration route: Oral

Pristiq
    Dosage: formulation-prolonged release tab
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2012-04-13
    End date: 2012-06-13



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 4 year old female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-16

Patient: 4 year old female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Atonic Seizures

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clonazepam
    Indication: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Clobazam
    Indication: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Valproic Acid
    Indication: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Topiramate
    Indication: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Lamotrigine
    Indication: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Other drugs received by patient: Nitrazepam



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 5 year old male

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-16

Patient: 5 year old male

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Atonic Seizures

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clobazam
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Topiramate
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Phenytoin
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Lamotrigine
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Clonazepam
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Valproic Acid
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Gabapentin
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Other drugs received by patient: Acetazolamide; Nitrazepam; Corticotropin; Vitamin B6; Zonisamide



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 37 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2012-08-16

Patient: 37 year old male, weighing 64.0 kg (140.8 pounds)

Reactions: Akathisia, Stomatitis, Conjunctivitis, Parkinsonism, DRY Skin

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine
    Dosage: 25 milligram daily;
    Administration route: Oral

Petadolex
    Dosage: 150 milligram daily;
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin B1 TAB; Magnesium Citrate; Vitamin B3; Coenzyme Q10; Folic Acid; Finasteride; Riboflavin CAP; Ascorbic Acid; Vitamin D; Lovaza; Vitamin B6; Pantothenic Acid



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 59 year old female

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-16

Patient: 59 year old female

Reactions: C-Reactive Protein Increased, Muscular Weakness, Drug Interaction, Rash Maculo-Papular, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Depakote
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Simvastatin; Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate; Quetiapine; Aspirin; Venlafaxine



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 17 year old female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-16

Patient: 17 year old female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Atonic Seizures

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clobazam
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Carbamazepine
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Valproic Acid
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Phenobarbital TAB
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Levetiracetam
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Gabapentin
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Clonazepam
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Lamotrigine
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Phenytoin
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin B6; Corticotropin; Zonisamide; Nitrazepam; Potassium Bromide; Benzodiazepine Derivatives



Possible Lamotrigine side effects in 24 year old male

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-16

Patient: 24 year old male

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Atonic Seizures

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lamotrigine
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Valproic Acid
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Levetiracetam
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Phenytoin
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Carbamazepine
    Indication: Infantile Spasms

Other drugs received by patient: Nitrazepam; Corticotropin; Zonisamide; Ethosuximide; Vitamin B6

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