Question 1

can lamictal cause leukopenia?

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Yes: Lamictal should be monitored over time as it can cause blood count issues.

Question 2

can chronic sinusitis cause mild leukopenia?

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Usually not: Leukopenia could cause by medications, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, lupus, lymphoma, some cancers or autoimmune disease (hiv or aids), sepsis and other reasons.

Question 3

i have moderate leukopenia &absolute neutropenia &ralative lymphocytosis .what is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: You have a low level of one kind of white blood cell, the neutrophil.  Most common cause is viral infection, esp. If transient.   Many different medication can do this as a side effect, including non-prescription meds.  Rarely, nutritional deficiencies (iron, B12 or folic acid).  It can be part of autoimmune disease, it can be congenital, be due to serious blood diseases, or be benign.

Question 4

how do autoimmune diseases cause leukopenia?

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2ways: Autoimmune diseases can suppress bone marrow production of white cells or can cause the destruction of circulating white cells.

Question 5

can having chronic leukopenia affect other lab tests or cause other problems? i've had this for many years with no known reason for it.

Accepted Answer

Probably not...: Depending on how low your white count is, sl. Low white cells should not adversely impact or cause other health problems.  As always, healthy behaviors are recommended... Sleep, hydration, exercise, balanced diet...

Question 6

as a rare side effect, can spironolactone 100 mg daily cause leukopenia and is it serious? i feel i get sick more often & take longer to get well.

Accepted Answer

Yes: and it can be serious, kindly report that to your doctor, to stop the drug if it is the case, a simple blood count can rule it out, as it is still rare, but you would be much sicker if it happens, wish you well

Question 7

what  causes leukopenia and frequent respiratory infections?

Accepted Answer

Leukopenia: The list of things that can cause leukopenia is very long and includes both benign and malignant conditions. It is very important that this be evaluated by a hematologist, and maybe an immunologist, especially if the person is having frequent respiratory infections as well.

Question 8

ive had borderline neutropenia (1.8-1.9) and leukopenia (3.0-3.4) for a few years. monocytes now elevated and have been elevated for 1 year (14-16%). flow cytometry showed granulocytes slightly left shifted immunophenotype. what are possible causes?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, it may be your normal. If you do not have any symptoms, you may watch and wait.    Wish you good health!

Question 9

good morning dr, can bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) cause leukopenia if used very often?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Allergy to the sulfonamide contained in Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) can certainly produce leukopenia and the frequency of administration will not be associated.  Stop taking Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and see your doctor to make sure no other cause for the low WBC counts.

Question 10

if lupus went into remission & person no longer needed methotrexate, would methotrexate likely cause leukopenia (in someone with normal higher wbc)?

Accepted Answer

see details: The question does not make sense. Leukopenia is a side effect of Methotrexate but is commonly seen in lupus patients who never receive this medication. It can persist even when the disease is otherwise quiet.

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Lamictal cause leukopenia

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Can lamictal cause leukopenia?

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Can chronic sinusitis cause mild leukopenia?

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I have moderate leukopenia &absolute neutropenia &ralative lymphocytosis .what is the cause?

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How do autoimmune diseases cause leukopenia?

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Can having chronic leukopenia affect other lab tests or cause other problems? i've had this for many years with no known reason for it.

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As a rare side effect, can spironolactone 100 mg daily cause leukopenia and is it serious? i feel i get sick more often & take longer to get well.

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What causes leukopenia and frequent respiratory infections?

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Ive had borderline neutropenia (1.8-1.9) and leukopenia (3.0-3.4) for a few years. monocytes now elevated and have been elevated for 1 year (14-16%). flow cytometry showed granulocytes slightly left shifted immunophenotype. what are possible causes?

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Good morning dr, can bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) cause leukopenia if used very often?

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If lupus went into remission & person no longer needed methotrexate, would methotrexate likely cause leukopenia (in someone with normal higher wbc)?

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