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Can Garcinia Be Taken While On Lamictal For Seizures?

I've had a history of seizures from when I was younget. Around christmas this past year, I had another one but none ever since. I take 100mg of lamictal every day. I'm 18 years and exercise a lot/eat healthy and I'm curious about garcinia and if it's safe to mix the two together. Thanks!!
Wed, 8 Jul 2015
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Hello dear,

Garcinia cambogia has been endorsed as an effective weight loss aid, but there are no scientific studies to support it.
However, there have been reports of Liver damage/ Hepatotoxicity following the use of Garcinia.

As you are already taking Lamictal (pharmacologically Lamotrigine), there are chances of drug interaction with Garcinia, which may further aggravate the risk of Liver damage.
So, in my opinion it will not be advisable to use Garcinia as a measure of weight loss.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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Can Garcinia Be Taken While On Lamictal For Seizures?

Hello dear, Garcinia cambogia has been endorsed as an effective weight loss aid, but there are no scientific studies to support it. However, there have been reports of Liver damage/ Hepatotoxicity following the use of Garcinia. As you are already taking Lamictal (pharmacologically Lamotrigine), there are chances of drug interaction with Garcinia, which may further aggravate the risk of Liver damage. So, in my opinion it will not be advisable to use Garcinia as a measure of weight loss. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.