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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Ingestion Of Double Dosage Of Lamictal
Question: Hello, I accidentally doubled my lamictal dose to 400mg. I usually take 200mg. What should I be cautious of?
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
If you have been taking the Lamictal for at least a few months there should not be any major side effects. There are a couple of things you should watch for.
One thing is that you might experience increased sleepiness with this higher dose. It should not last more than 12 to 24 hours at the most. this medication can cause a rash but I suspect you have been taking it for more than a few weeks and a one time higher dose should not cause any skin changes.
If you noticed development of a rash or if you experience other symptoms including nausea, bombing, diarrhea or blurred vision, difficulty speaking or any weakness in your arms or legs then this would be something you want to bring to the attention of your primary care physician or report to your local emergency room.
I do not suspect you will experience any significant toxicity or side effect from taking a one time extra dose of 200 mg.
Please follow up with your doctor for further recommendations.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
If you have been taking the Lamictal for at least a few months there should not be any major side effects. There are a couple of things you should watch for.
One thing is that you might experience increased sleepiness with this higher dose. It should not last more than 12 to 24 hours at the most. this medication can cause a rash but I suspect you have been taking it for more than a few weeks and a one time higher dose should not cause any skin changes.
If you noticed development of a rash or if you experience other symptoms including nausea, bombing, diarrhea or blurred vision, difficulty speaking or any weakness in your arms or legs then this would be something you want to bring to the attention of your primary care physician or report to your local emergency room.
I do not suspect you will experience any significant toxicity or side effect from taking a one time extra dose of 200 mg.
Please follow up with your doctor for further recommendations.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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