Lamictal XR (Orange) Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Skin Rash
• Fever

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Stuffy And Runny Nose
• An Infection
• Backache
• Blurred Vision
• Chest Pain
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Dizziness
• Double Vision
• Drowsiness
• Dry Mouth
• Headache
• Intense Abdominal Pain
• Loss Of Muscle Coordination
• Low Energy
• Muscle Tremors
• Nausea
• Throat Irritation
• Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• An Accidental Injury
• Bleeding
• Irritability
• Mental Status Changes

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Change In Vision
• Anxious Feelings
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Decreased Appetite
• Depression
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina
• Joint Pain
• Mood Changes
• Neck Pain
• Nystagmus, A Condition With Involuntary Eye Movements
• Pain
• Pain With Menstruation
• Weight Loss

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Blood Disorder
• A Breast Tumor
• A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
• A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
• A High Alanine Transaminase Level
• A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
• A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
• A Reduction In The Body's Resistance To Infection
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
• A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
• A Type Of Immune System Problem Called Hypogammaglobulinemia
• A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
• A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
• Abnormal Liver Function Tests
• Acute Kidney Failure
• An Acute Skin Rash
• Anemia
• Apnea, A Breathing Interruption
• Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Defect In Heart's Electrical Intraventricular Conduction
• Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
• Hearing Loss
• Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, A Condition Where The Body Makes Too Many Activated Immune Cells
• High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
• High Blood Pressure
• Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
• Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
• Inflammation Of The Epididymis Of The Testicles
• Inflammation Of The Esophagus
• Inflammation Of The Large Intestine With Bleeding
• Inflammation Of The Uvea Of The Eye
• Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
• Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
• Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
• Meningitis Not Due To An Infection
• Multiple Organ Failure
• Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
• Pancreatitis
• Problems Metabolizing Alcohol
• Pure Red Cell Aplasia
• Repeated Seizures With Unconsciousness Between Episodes
• Skin Rash With Sloughing
• Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
• ST Segment Changes On An EKG
• Suicidal Behavior
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Swelling Of The Tongue
• Ventricular Arrhythmias, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
• A Distorted Sense Of Smell Called Parosmia
• A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
• A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
• A Goiter
• A Loss Of Taste
• A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
• A Sleep Disorder
• A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
• A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
• A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
• Accidental Falls
• Acne
• Aggressive Behavior
• An Earache
• An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
• Arthritis
• Bloody Vomit
• Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
• Bruising Under The Skin
• Burping
• Canker Sores
• Chills
• Chronic Muscle Twitches Or Movements
• Decreased Pigmentation Of The Skin
• Difficult Or Painful Urination
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Drooping Of The Upper Eyelid
• Drug-Induced Hot Flashes
• Dry Eye
• Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
• Fainting
• Fast Heartbeat
• Feelings Of Hostility
• Generalized Weakness
• Hair Loss
• Hallucinations
• Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
• Hiccups
• High Blood Sugar
• Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
• Hives
• Hyperactive Behavior
• Increased Hunger
• Inflammation Of The Bladder
• Inflammation Of The Gums
• Inflammation Of The Sac Surrounding The Joint - Bursitis
• Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
• Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
• Itching
• Leg Cramps
• Memory Loss
• Muscle Twitching
• Muscle Wasting
• Muscle Weakness
• Orgasm Problems
• Overgrowth Of Gums Onto Teeth
• Panic Disorder
• Rapid Deep Breathing
• Ringing In The Ears
• Shingles
• Skin Discoloration
• Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
• Swollen Lymph Nodes
• Taste Impairment
• Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
• Toxic Amblyopia, A Loss Of Vision
• Urinary Urgency, Or The Sudden Urge To Urinate
• Urination During The Night
• Visual Sensitivity To Light
• Widening Of Blood Vessels
• Yawning