Lamictal and Hepatocellular damage - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hepatocellular damage is reported as a side effect among people who take Lamictal (lamotrigine), especially for people who are female, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Valproic Acid, and have Arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hepatocellular damage when taking Lamictal. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 74,218 people who have side effects when taking Lamictal from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lamictal?

Lamictal has active ingredients of lamotrigine. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 82,629 Lamictal users. Check the latest studies of Lamictal.

What is Hepatocellular damage?

Hepatocellular damage (liver damage) is found to be associated with 503 drugs and 610 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hepatocellular damage.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

74,218 people reported to have side effects when taking Lamictal.
Among them, 65 people (0.09%) have Hepatocellular damage.

Could Lamictal cause Hepatocellular damage?

Among these 65 people:

How long have people been on Lamictal when they have Hepatocellular damage? *

What is the gender of people who have Hepatocellular damage when taking Lamictal? *

female: 56.92 %
male: 43.08 %

What is the age of people who have Hepatocellular damage when taking Lamictal? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lamictal? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hepatocellular damage? *

Fever: 29 people, 44.62%
Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum): 18 people, 27.69%
Rash Maculo-Papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps): 11 people, 16.92%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 9 people, 13.85%
Face Oedema (swelling of face): 8 people, 12.31%
Rashes (redness): 8 people, 12.31%
Nausea And Vomiting: 7 people, 10.77%
Eosinophilia (eosinophil count in the peripheral blood exceeds): 7 people, 10.77%
Renal Disorder (kidney disease): 6 people, 9.23%
Weakness: 6 people, 9.23%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 5 people, 7.69%
Grand Mal Convulsion (a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain): 2 people, 3.08%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 1.54%
Memory Loss: 1 person, 1.54%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 1.54%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 1 person, 1.54%
Back Pain: 1 person, 1.54%

* 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) and Lamictal (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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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