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I've had loss of appetite and vomiting whenever i eat, i think this is a side effect of my increase lamictal dosage. what is wrong with me?

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Dr. Angela Walker answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Side Effects: Nothing is wrong with you. You may be having a side effect of the lamictal. See the doctor who prescribed it.

Answered 5/19/2013

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