Could Lamictal Intake Be Causing Severe Abdominal Cramps And Diarrhea?

Posted on Mon, 30 Apr 2018

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Question : Hi dr
I have just started taking lamictal about 2 to 3 weeks ago. The last couple of days I have had pretty severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Could the lamictal be causing that?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be lamictal

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Even though both these adverse effects do occur with lamictal, in this case , it's unlikely. If there is fever, XXXXXXX white cell count, blood in stool or tenesmus associated with the diarrhoea then infectious diarrhoea should be treated immediately with antibiotics eg ciprofloxacin with metronidazole. Fluid resuscitation in case of dehydration should also be done.

Let me know if you have any query

wishing you best of health

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T