Lamictal cd and Swallowing difficulty - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Swallowing difficulty is reported as a side effect among people who take Lamictal cd (lamotrigine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Seroquel, and have Bipolar i disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Swallowing difficulty when taking Lamictal cd. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,109 people who have side effects when taking Lamictal cd from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lamictal cd?

Lamictal cd has active ingredients of lamotrigine. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 1,228 Lamictal cd users. Check the latest studies of Lamictal cd.

What is Swallowing difficulty?

Swallowing difficulty is found to be associated with 2,401 drugs and 3,354 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Swallowing difficulty.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

1,109 people reported to have side effects when taking Lamictal cd.
Among them, 15 people (1.35%) have Swallowing difficulty.

Could Lamictal cd cause Swallowing difficulty?

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Lamictal cd when they have Swallowing difficulty? *

What is the gender of people who have Swallowing difficulty when taking Lamictal cd? *

female: 73.33 %
male: 26.67 %

What is the age of people who have Swallowing difficulty when taking Lamictal cd? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lamictal cd? *

What are other side effects people have besides Swallowing difficulty? *

Rashes (redness): 4 people, 26.67%
Retching (strong involuntary effort to vomit): 3 people, 20.00%
Itching: 2 people, 13.33%
Speech Disorder: 2 people, 13.33%
Product Taste Abnormal: 2 people, 13.33%
Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 2 people, 13.33%
Rash Maculo-Papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps): 2 people, 13.33%
Fever: 2 people, 13.33%
Tardive Dyskinesia (a disorder that involves involuntary movements): 2 people, 13.33%
Throat Tightness: 2 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 2 people, 13.33%
Partial Seizures (seizures which affect only a part of the brain at onset): 1 person, 6.67%
Infection: 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Alonso-Navarro H, Montes JM, Plaza-Nieto JF, Jiménez-Jiménez FJ, "Cataplexy Possibly Associated With Lamotrigine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2016 Aug .
Gupta MC, Khanna J, Mathur R, Mittal N, "Lamotrigine-induced fulminant hepatic failure: an unusual presentation", IMSEAR, 2015 Jan .
Alonso-Navarro H, Montes JM, Plaza-Nieto JF, Jiménez-Jiménez FJ, "Cataplexy Possibly Associated With Lamotrigine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2016 Aug .
Gupta MC, Khanna J, Mathur R, Mittal N, "Lamotrigine-induced fulminant hepatic failure: an unusual presentation", IMSEAR, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lamotrigine (the active ingredients of Lamictal cd) and Lamictal cd (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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