Does lamotrigine cause weight gain?
Question posted by Tangerine83 on 23 Nov 2021
Last updated on 24 November 2021
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For me I did gain weight being on it, but it doesn't happen with everyone just depends on the person.
Hi, Tangerine!
Weight changes with lamotrigine can go either way:
"Metabolic
Common (1% to 10% of users): Weight decrease, weight gain"
Best regards,
Wildcat
Thank you for the reply, Wildcat!
It does just depend on your response... if you even maybe have either side effect.
I've taken it for about 3 years with no weight change at all.
WC
I've tried lamotrigine twice before. After a few weeks, i feel a lot of confusion and irritability, so i stop the drug. Because it scares me. I've tried just about every anti depressant available and nothing helps, just makes me feel worse. I have chronic depression and right now i'm going through such a hell, there are no words to describe it. So i've decided to try the lamotrigine once more. Is there anyone out there who get those same side effects after a couple of weeks? Maybe i'm not giving it a fair chance? Will those symptoms pass? Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanx,
Tangerine
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depression, weight loss (obesity/overweight), anxiety, restless legs syndrome, lamotrigine, weight
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- Lamotrigine uses and safety info
- Lamotrigine prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Lamotrigine (detailed)
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