Lamotrigine and Monocyte count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Monocyte count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Lamotrigine (lamotrigine), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Clozaril, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Monocyte count increased 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 76,639 Lamotrigine users. Check the latest studies of Lamotrigine.

What is Monocyte count increased?

Monocyte count increased is found to be associated with 604 drugs and 690 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Monocyte count increased.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

72,834 people reported to have side effects when taking Lamotrigine.
Among them, 62 people (0.09%) have Monocyte count increased.

Could Lamotrigine cause Monocyte count increased?

Among these 62 people:

What is the gender of people who have Monocyte count increased when taking Lamotrigine? *

  • female: 55.93 %
  • male: 44.07 %

What is the age of people who have Monocyte count increased when taking Lamotrigine? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 3.45 %
  • 20-29: 15.52 %
  • 30-39: 1.72 %
  • 40-49: 58.62 %
  • 50-59: 15.52 %
  • 60+: 5.17 %

What are other drugs people take besides Lamotrigine? *

  1. Clozaril: 32 people, 51.61%
  2. Depakote: 16 people, 25.81%
  3. Clonazepam: 15 people, 24.19%
  4. Levothyroxine Sodium: 14 people, 22.58%
  5. Clozapine: 11 people, 17.74%
  6. Valproate Sodium: 11 people, 17.74%
  7. Amisulpride: 10 people, 16.13%
  8. Keppra: 10 people, 16.13%
  9. Gabapentin: 9 people, 14.52%
  10. Venlafaxine Hydrochloride: 8 people, 12.90%

What are other side effects people have besides Monocyte count increased? *

  1. White Blood Cell Count Increased: 23 people, 37.10%
  2. Lymphocyte Count Increased: 22 people, 35.48%
  3. Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 19 people, 30.65%
  4. Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 15 people, 24.19%
  5. Oxygen Saturation Decreased: 14 people, 22.58%
  6. Tachypnea: 14 people, 22.58%
  7. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 14 people, 22.58%
  8. Body Temperature Increased: 14 people, 22.58%
  9. Eosinophil Count Increased: 13 people, 20.97%
  10. C-Reactive Protein Increased: 13 people, 20.97%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 37 people, 59.68%
  2. Depression: 18 people, 29.03%
  3. Psychotic Disorder: 13 people, 20.97%
  4. Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 11 people, 17.74%
  5. Headache (pain in head): 10 people, 16.13%
  6. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 10 people, 16.13%
  7. Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 8 people, 12.90%
  8. Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 8.06%
  9. Lipids Abnormal: 4 people, 6.45%
  10. Pain: 4 people, 6.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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.

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