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Does lamortigine cause pimples and acne.i have been on it for almost 2 years now and i have all kinds of acne and pimples.it just refuses to go away?

Q: does lamortigine cause pimples and acne.i have been on it for almost 2 years now and i have all kinds of acne and pimples.it just refuses to go away?

: Acne is listed as an UNCOMMON side effect (0.1-1%) of lamotrigine. However, if you did not have acne problem during puberty and in early 20s but you have suffered from this condition last 2 years then lamotrigine could be the culprit.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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Acne is listed as an UNCOMMON side effect (0.1-1%) of lamotrigine. However, if you did not have acne problem during puberty and in early 20s but you have suffered from this condition last 2 years then lamotrigine could be the culprit.

Dr Bhuvaneswar agreed

Answered 1/12/2023

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A member asked:

Does lamortigine cause pimples and acne.i have been on it for almost 2 years now and i have all kinds of acne and pimples.it just refuses to go away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Bhuvaneswar agreed

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