Lamictal and Seborrhea - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Seborrhea is reported as a side effect among people who take Lamictal (lamotrigine), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Effexor, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Seborrhea 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 82,626 Lamictal users. Check the latest studies of Lamictal.

What is Seborrhea?

Seborrhea is found to be associated with 216 drugs and 412 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Seborrhea.

On Jul, 27, 2026

74,218 people reported to have side effects when taking Lamictal.
Among them, 16 people (0.02%) have Seborrhea.

Among these 16 people:

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

female: 76.92 %
male: 23.08 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lamictal? *

What are other side effects people have besides Seborrhea? *

Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 7 people, 43.75%
Pain: 3 people, 18.75%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 18.75%
Therapeutic Response Unexpected: 3 people, 18.75%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 18.75%
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling): 2 people, 12.50%
Excessive Or Unwanted Hair In Women: 2 people, 12.50%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 12.50%
Raynaud's Phenomenon (discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas): 2 people, 12.50%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 25.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 18.75%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 18.75%
Birth Control: 2 people, 12.50%
Wound Infection Staphylococcal: 1 person, 6.25%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 1 person, 6.25%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 6.25%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 1 person, 6.25%
Depression: 1 person, 6.25%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Seborrhea:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Seborrhea:

Seborrhea (412 conditions)

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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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