Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
132 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Withdraw From Lamotrigine?

I have taken Lamotrigine since 2009. I have never had a seizure, only a flushing sensation from .back of my neck, over my head to my forehead. Following hip replacement surgery, my prescription was not filled, inadvertently. I have had no issues and I d like to stop taking the lamotrigine if it s safe. The one issue I did have in 2009 was a bad EEG. Is it okay if I stop the meds or...?? Thank you, Sandy Russell
posted on Thu, 15 Jun 2017
Twitter Sat, 25 Aug 2018 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 28 Aug 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

This drug should not be stopped suddenly. Stopping an anti-seizure medication can cause you to have an increase in seizures. See a neurologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rakesh Rai
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Withdraw From Lamotrigine?

Hi, This drug should not be stopped suddenly. Stopping an anti-seizure medication can cause you to have an increase in seizures. See a neurologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rakesh Rai