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Is Lamotrigine The Cause For Weight Gain?
I take 200mgs. Lamactrigine in morning & 100mgs at night, I have got a raging appetite, & just can t stop eating, & have gained LOTS of weight. I have been prescribed it to bolster up my anti-depressant Cymbalta, but feel that the Lamactrigine is causing my weight. I would like your opinion please.
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
Hello dear
Understand your concern.
Yes lamotigine can cause weight gain in 10 % cases.
It is anti seizure medication used in epilepsy and also used in bipolar disorder as a mood stabilizers.
Following are the common side effects of it:
Skin reaction
Dry mouth
Vision problem
Dizziness
Weight gain or loss
drowsiness
Difficulty in sleep
Cold, running nose
Nightmare
Indigestion
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. SAGAR
Understand your concern.
Yes lamotigine can cause weight gain in 10 % cases.
It is anti seizure medication used in epilepsy and also used in bipolar disorder as a mood stabilizers.
Following are the common side effects of it:
Skin reaction
Dry mouth
Vision problem
Dizziness
Weight gain or loss
drowsiness
Difficulty in sleep
Cold, running nose
Nightmare
Indigestion
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. SAGAR
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