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Can lamotrigine cause aplastic anemia?
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Yes: but very rarely. A study of 37000 people showed that only 48 of the developed aplastic anemia.
Answered 8/4/2014
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Unfortunately, yes: Unfortunately, the very good drug for epilepsy and to some extent mood disorders, Lamotrigine can cause aplastic anemia in a very rare number of individuals. AA is present worldwide at a rate of about 4 cases per 1 million (word wide). 3.2 cases per million would be ACQUIRED such as from exposure to medication or other reasons. Usually found in younger individuals on the drug.
Answered 4/21/2019
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Yes: Yes it can. Were you just started on the medication? If so, are they titrating your dosage up?
Answered 8/4/2014
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