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Does Lamictal Cause Blood Thinning?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Feb 2017
Question: can lamictal be a blood thinner? if so, how worried should i be about it? my next appt with my doctor is in early february
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (39 minutes later)
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I appreciate your concern

No, lamotrigene (or lamictal) does not cause blood thinning or an anti platelet effect. So, there is no increased risk of bleeding.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Does Lamictal Cause Blood Thinning?

Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern No, lamotrigene (or lamictal) does not cause blood thinning or an anti platelet effect. So, there is no increased risk of bleeding. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.YYYY.com/FYYYYl?page=0000 Dr. M.S. Khalil