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gibble
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 Posted: 01/07/06 - 01:00 Post subject: lamictal hypothyroid |
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I have been using Lamictal for past several months. Recently, when I was at my doctor he told me that I have hypothyroid. I was pretty surprised. Is it possible that Lamictal has caused this? Can I get more information about this drug? Thanks
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| Posted: 01/16/06 - 21:45 Post subject: |
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Lamictal is prescribed to control partial seizures in people with epilepsy and it is also used to control a serious form of epilepsy known as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It is used in combination with other antiepileptic medications or as a replacement. More common side-effects of this drug are: blurred vision, dizziness, double vision, headache, nausea, vomiting, rash etc. Less common are: abdominal pain, anxiety, constipation, depression, diarrhea, fever, increased cough, painful menstruation, sore throat, tremor etc. Thyroid disorders for the most part are treatable. However, untreated thyroid disease can produce serious results in other parts of the body. Hypothyroidism is basically a thyroid under activity. Signs and symptoms of this disease are: weak and slow heart beat, constant fatigue, constipation, sensitivity to cold etc. You should get your thyroid treated as long as you are not taking medications for your seizures. However, your doctor is the one who knows your condition better, so I am sure that he will know what to do.
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| Posted: 04/05/08 - 01:25 Post subject: Lamictal and hypothyroidism |
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| The same thing happened to me. I started taking Lamictal several months ago and just recently went to the doctor and he diagnosed me with hypothyroidism. I was shocked as well. I keep my body healthy and I have never had hypothyroidism until after I started on the Lamictal. I guess we are not alone |
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