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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Lamictal

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Posted on Fri, 16 Jun 2017
Question: Hello. I used to be onb1000mg of depakote plus 100mg of Lamictal. Now I just take the Lamictal. Even when I was in all of the above I have never had burning or tingling in my fingers. This just started recently and is quite uncomfortable. What might it be?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Possible adverse effect of Lamictal use.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Lamictal use may result in adverse effects such paresthesias, so, this is the most likely cause of your new symptoms.

I suggest you to discuss with your Doctor about lowering the dose of Lamictal for a couple of weeks to see how this will affect burning and tingling in fingers.

If no improvement after a couple of weeks, peripheral neuropathy should be considered.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.


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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Lamictal

Brief Answer: Possible adverse effect of Lamictal use. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Lamictal use may result in adverse effects such paresthesias, so, this is the most likely cause of your new symptoms. I suggest you to discuss with your Doctor about lowering the dose of Lamictal for a couple of weeks to see how this will affect burning and tingling in fingers. If no improvement after a couple of weeks, peripheral neuropathy should be considered. Hope you found the answer helpful. Take care.