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Taking Lamotrogine Can Cause Emotional Changes?

Hi, I was diagnosed after an mri with scar tissue on my temporal lobe. apparently I ve had partial temporal lobe seizures my whole life and didn t know they were seizures. Because of the deja vu feeling and panicky feelings I thought they were anxiety attacks. Im now taking Lamotrogine to stop the seizures but I m finding I get real emotional (teary) at the slightest thing. also I m getting angry at things that would not normally bother me. Could this be a side effect of the medication? I m also a femal and 50yrs old... my friends say it part of menopause.
Tue, 24 May 2016
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I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : Taking Lamotrogine can cause emotional changes?
Answer :
The Main Side Effects of Lamotrigine are
1. Visual Problems - Double Vision of Blurring or vision
2. Co Ordination Problems
3. Skin Rash

Anxiety is also a reported Side Effect of Lamotrigine

So your symptoms << I get real emotional (teary) >> can be also due to Lamotrigine.

I would request you to consult your neurologist

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Taking Lamotrogine Can Cause Emotional Changes?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Taking Lamotrogine can cause emotional changes? Answer : The Main Side Effects of Lamotrigine are 1. Visual Problems - Double Vision of Blurring or vision 2. Co Ordination Problems 3. Skin Rash Anxiety is also a reported Side Effect of Lamotrigine So your symptoms I get real emotional (teary) can be also due to Lamotrigine. I would request you to consult your neurologist Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.