Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Lamotrigine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions (skin rash, itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
-aseptic meningitis (stiff neck; sensitivity to light; headache; drowsiness; fever; nausea, vomiting; rash)
-changes in vision
-heartbeat rhythm changes (trouble breathing; chest pain; dizziness; fast, irregular heartbeat; feeling faint or lightheaded, falls)
-infection (fever, chills, cough, sore throat, pain or trouble passing urine)
-liver injury (dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; loss of appetite, right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired, yellowing of the eyes or skin)
-low red blood cell counts (trouble breathing; feeling faint; lightheaded, falls; unusually weak or tired)
-rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
-redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-seizures
-suicidal thoughts, mood changes
-unusual bruising or bleeding
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-diarrhea
-dizziness
-nausea
-stomach pain
-tremors
-vomiting

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Lamotrigine. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA