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Lamotrigine

Lamotrigine

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8  Effectiveness
4  Side Effects
6.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 4 Lamotrigine side effects and 3 Lamotrigine benefits.

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Gabapentin 8.25 5.97 2.58 4 Get Info
Lamotrigine 7.5 5.58 5.21 2 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Lamotrigine by Condition
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Effectiveness on "Epilepsy, Seizure & Spasm"
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Lamotrigine, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 10% 0% 80% 10% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 10% 0% 80% 10% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 90% 10% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 10% 0% 60% 20% 10%
Coordination/Motor Skills 10% 0% 70% 20% 0%
Digestion 10% 0% 90% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 10% 10% 30% 40% 10%
Energy 10% 0% 70% 10% 10%
Eyesight 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Memory 0% 10% 80% 10% 0%
Mental Clarity 10% 0% 60% 20% 10%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 10% 10% 50% 30% 0%
Sexual Health 10% 0% 80% 0% 10%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 10% 0% 50% 40% 0%
Stress Level 10% 20% 50% 20% 0%
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Commonly Reported Lamotrigine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Concentration / Focus Problems 71.4% 0% 28.6% 0% 0%
Anxiety 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0%
Energy Loss 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Fatigue 70% 10% 10% 10% 0%
Insomnia 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 77.8% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0%
Depression 80% 10% 10% 0% 0%
Lethargy 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0%
Gas 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 90% 0% 0% 10% 0%
Dizziness 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Confusion 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Drowsiness 80% 10% 10% 0% 0%
Nausea 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Lamotrigine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Change in Weight 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Lethargy 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Increased Depression 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Energy Loss 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Apathy / Indifference 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Lamotrigine
Since taking Lamotrigine Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Seizure 13.3%
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03 Jun 2010 Lamotrigine has stopped me from getting auras due to complex partial epilepsy, however, when I was at a high dose I would get heart palpitations every day very severely. My doctor lowered my dosage and the palpitations stopped. Also, I skipped a dose one day and had an aura that day, so don't skip any doses.
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