Lamotrigine and Bruxism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bruxism is reported as a side effect among people who take Lamotrigine (lamotrigine), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Seroquel, and have Affective disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bruxism when taking Lamotrigine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 72,834 people who have side effects when taking Lamotrigine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lamotrigine?

Lamotrigine has active ingredients of lamotrigine. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 76,638 Lamotrigine users. Check the latest studies of Lamotrigine.

What is Bruxism?

Bruxism (habitual grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep) is found to be associated with 589 drugs and 981 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bruxism.

On Jul, 08, 2026

72,834 people reported to have side effects when taking Lamotrigine.
Among them, 70 people (0.1%) have Bruxism.

Among these 70 people:

How long have people been on Lamotrigine when they have Bruxism? *

What is the gender of people who have Bruxism when taking Lamotrigine? *

female: 76.19 %
male: 23.81 %

What is the age of people who have Bruxism when taking Lamotrigine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lamotrigine? *

Seroquel: 11 people, 15.71%
Clonazepam: 10 people, 14.29%
Lithium Carbonate: 10 people, 14.29%
Effexor: 9 people, 12.86%
Lansoprazole: 6 people, 8.57%
Levothyroxine Sodium: 6 people, 8.57%
Bupropion Hydrochloride: 6 people, 8.57%
Risperdal: 6 people, 8.57%
Neurontin: 5 people, 7.14%
Risperidone: 5 people, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Bruxism? *

Depression: 27 people, 38.57%
Stress And Anxiety: 25 people, 35.71%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 19 people, 27.14%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 15 people, 21.43%
Irritability: 14 people, 20.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 18.57%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 13 people, 18.57%
Memory Loss: 12 people, 17.14%
Drowsiness: 12 people, 17.14%
Tardive Dyskinesia (a disorder that involves involuntary movements): 11 people, 15.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 8.57%
Depression: 6 people, 8.57%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 6 people, 8.57%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 5 people, 7.14%
Tardive Dyskinesia (a disorder that involves involuntary movements): 3 people, 4.29%
Aggression: 3 people, 4.29%
Pain: 3 people, 4.29%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 3 people, 4.29%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 2.86%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 2.86%

* 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 Lamotrigine) and Lamotrigine (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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