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What Causes Nausea And Vomiting While On Lamotrigine And Escitalopram?
My 73 yr old mother has a hx of cva x 2 episodes and an mi. Her current meds are lamotrigine 200 mg bid, carvededilol 3.125 mg 1/2 tab bid. Escitalopram 10 mg daily, crestor 5 mg daily, warfarin 6 mg q evening. Otc meds are fish oil, mv, co q-10, tylenol, l-lysine, d3, zantac. She has had nausea and vomiting daily for past 8-10 days. Is c/o weakness, and her ability to ambulate has decreased significantly. She c/o her legs hurting and not working right . Should we have any kind of levels done for possible med toxicity or interaction.
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Hello,
* Nausea and vomiting are due to gastric upset from the medications.
* Addition of anti-emetic with PPI will support great.
* Leg cramps can be managed with supplements of Magnesium, Zinc and other multi-vitamins.
Hope I have answered your query.
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Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
* Nausea and vomiting are due to gastric upset from the medications.
* Addition of anti-emetic with PPI will support great.
* Leg cramps can be managed with supplements of Magnesium, Zinc and other multi-vitamins.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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