Lamotrigine and Otitis media - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Otitis media 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 6 - 12 months also take Neurontin, and have Foetal exposure during pregnancy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Otitis media 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 Otitis media?

Otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear) is found to be associated with 694 drugs and 662 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Otitis media.

On Jul, 08, 2026

72,834 people reported to have side effects when taking Lamotrigine.
Among them, 29 people (0.04%) have Otitis media.

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Lamotrigine when they have Otitis media? *

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

female: 51.85 %
male: 48.15 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lamotrigine? *

Valproate Sodium: 7 people, 24.14%
Neurontin: 7 people, 24.14%
Lansoprazole: 5 people, 17.24%
Levothyroxine Sodium: 5 people, 17.24%
Fluticasone Propionate: 5 people, 17.24%
Lithium Carbonate: 5 people, 17.24%
Bupropion Hydrochloride: 5 people, 17.24%
Metoprolol Tartrate: 5 people, 17.24%
Risperdal: 5 people, 17.24%
Olanzapine: 5 people, 17.24%

What are other side effects people have besides Otitis media? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 14 people, 48.28%
Disturbance In Attention: 14 people, 48.28%
Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome (malformations and developmental delay in children due to intake of anticonvulsant drugs in pregnancy): 13 people, 44.83%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 13 people, 44.83%
Dysmorphism (difference of body structure that is suggestive of a congenital disorder): 10 people, 34.48%
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 10 people, 34.48%
Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 31.03%
Speech Disorder Developmental: 9 people, 31.03%
Diarrhea: 9 people, 31.03%
Urination - Painful: 9 people, 31.03%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Infantile Spasms: 3 people, 10.34%
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 3 people, 10.34%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 6.90%
Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 2 people, 6.90%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 3.45%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 3.45%
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (epilepsy characterized by frequent seizures and different seizure types): 1 person, 3.45%
Fever: 1 person, 3.45%
Depression: 1 person, 3.45%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 3.45%

* 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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