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Lamotrigine makes me lathargic and tired?

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Common side effect: Those symptoms can be side effects from the lamotrigine. I'd call your physician and see if he wants to change your dosage or medication.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/18/2017

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