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I accidentally left my seizure pills lamictal in my car over night. it was low of 40 degrees. will the medication still be effective?

Q: i accidentally left my seizure pills lamictal in my car over night. it was low of 40 degrees. will the medication still be effective?

: Yes, meds in general including this one, have a longer useful life when they are kept in a cooler environment.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes, meds in general including this one, have a longer useful life when they are kept in a cooler environment.

Answered 11/28/2022

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

There is absolutely no problem and if you are unsure, a serum drug level should show reassuring therapeutic levels

Answered 11/28/2022

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A member asked:

I accidentally left my seizure pills lamictal in my car over night. it was low of 40 degrees. will the medication still be effective?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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