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"
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.
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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