What are the side effects of Lamictal?
LAMICTAL® is an anticonvulsive prescription remedy used to treat epilepsy and various other seizures disorders. It is also commonly prescribed as a mood stabilizer for individuals with bipolar disorder. While the drug has proved to be very effective in clinical trials and practical uses, dozens of potentially serious side effects were identified. The most common side effects Lamictal® include headaches, nausea, weight loss and insomnia. Some patients have other more dangerous conditions such as severe allergic reactions, suicide and chest pain.
The most common side effects of Lamictal® are usually mild and short -term. Many people, especially those who are in the first few weeks of drug use, report dizziness, headaches, confusion and insomnia. Nausea and vomiting are common, as well as symptoms similar to flu, such as cough, muscle weakness and chills. Accepting Lamictal® can also suppress appetite, which leads the culing of weightand signs of nutrition deficiency. In addition, some women experience irregular particularly severe menstrual bleeding and convulsions. Lamictal® affects the functioning of liver in some people, leading to signs of jaundice and occasionally liver failure. It is possible for an individual to experience more frequent or serious seizures after taking drugs, although such reactions are rare.
Some patients taking Lamictal® experience potentially life -threatening allergic reactions to the drug. A person's body can simply refuse Lamictal®, or drugs could adversely respond with other medicines or contraceptive pills. Allergic side effects Lamictal® may include hives, fever, swollen lymph nodes in the throat or oral lesions. Anobly dangerous reaction that occurs in a small number of individuals includes the development of a large, painful skin rash that can permanently disfigure a person if it is not immediately treated.
In addition to the physiological side effects of Lamictal®, scientists and doctors identified several potential psychological effects. The individual may begin to feel depressed or anxious to the extent that his normal daily routine is affected. Some patients reported suicide thoughts or showed self -destructive behavior. In a very small percentage of Lamictal® people, impulsive, aggressive or even violent behavior has been observed. A person who notices any changes in behavior or physiological reactions to the drug should look for immediate medical care to treat symptoms and exploring alternative drugs for epilepsy or bipolar disorder.