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Does Lamictal Cause Depression, Stress And Memory Loss?
My husband was started on lamictal 100 mg twice a day . Now on it for 1 mo I feel he is sad , stressed, no interest to go see kids and grand kids. I feel he gets forgetful too Could it be the drug . I do not see confusion , memory changes as side effect He was also given trazodone 60 mg at night
Sat, 4 Aug 2018
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Yes, commonly reported adverse effects of Lamictal are dizziness, somnolence, nausea, asthenia and headaches in 8–20% of patients.
Memory changes may not be associated with this drug. Check for other causes like age related or depression related or nutritional deficiencies etc.
Please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
Yes, commonly reported adverse effects of Lamictal are dizziness, somnolence, nausea, asthenia and headaches in 8–20% of patients.
Memory changes may not be associated with this drug. Check for other causes like age related or depression related or nutritional deficiencies etc.
Please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
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