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Can Lamotrigine Cause Chest Pain?

I am getting pins and needles in all parts of my limbs and my chin/jaw. This has been happening for the past few days and getting worse. I have had lamtrogine increased to 100 mg from 50 mg as have been having night time seizures. but am also getting ache in my chest
Fri, 8 Aug 2014
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HI THANKS FOR POSTING YOUR QUERY ON HEALTH CAREMAGIC.

YES LAMOTRIGINE CAN CAUSE ABNORMAL FORMS SENSORY MODALITIES LIKE PAIN,TINGLING,NUMBNESS ETC.

I SUGGEST TAB PREGABALIN TO CONTROL THESE SYMPTOMS.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FOR DRUG MODIFICATION AND DOSE REDUCTION.
THANK YOU
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Can Lamotrigine Cause Chest Pain?

HI THANKS FOR POSTING YOUR QUERY ON HEALTH CAREMAGIC. YES LAMOTRIGINE CAN CAUSE ABNORMAL FORMS SENSORY MODALITIES LIKE PAIN,TINGLING,NUMBNESS ETC. I SUGGEST TAB PREGABALIN TO CONTROL THESE SYMPTOMS. CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FOR DRUG MODIFICATION AND DOSE REDUCTION. THANK YOU TAKE CARE