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Q: Lamictal And Feeling Cold All the Time?

asked by: eliza1977 on September 21st, 2007

New User

I just started taking Lamictal just under 2 weeks ago - 25mg 2x per day. I've been feeling extremely cold all of the time and have to bundle up in order to feel comfortable. Everyone is looking at me like I'm crazy. I work in an office where the temps are normal and everyone else is wearing short sleave shirts - sometimes a sweater when the air comes on. The temps outside are still nice -60's - 70's. When I get home, we open the slider to let fresh air in to circulate and I have to put on flannel pj's and wrap myself in a blanket while my fiance sits there in shorts and t-shirt....

Has anyone experienced this with lamictal? Confused

Replies(10)

ladylee70

replied on September 21st, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

I have never experienced that with Lamictal. Do you have a thyroid condition or another medical condition? I would talk with your doctor. Good luck

eliza1977

replied on September 21st, 2007

New User

Hi, thanks for the reply. I had my thyroid checked a few weeks ago because of the hair loss from the Topamax that I am also on for epilepsy. No problems with my thyroid. I've lost a lot of weight from both meds so I guess it might have something to do with that, I don't know. I just wanted to see if this might have something to do with thiis new medication since there are so many different side effects going on inside me.

I go in on monday so I'll let the doc know what's going on. Thanks again!

ladylee70

replied on September 21st, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Perhaps it's just a funky side effect. I am on Zoloft right now and I can't stop yawning. It is a rare side effect and I have it.

user5555

replied on January 24th, 2008

New User

I had this side effect when I first starting taking it. It was definitely a noticible side effect, but got better over time, and I am now on 150mg and do not notice it anymore. I have found it to be a useful drug for me with minimal side effects. Good luck.

-k-el-c

replied on January 27th, 2008

New User

hi i take lamictal 2x 50 daily with 200 2x daily of epilim due to my epilepsy being nocturnal. i had moved to lamictal slowly and decreasing my epilim slowly to get to the medium i am at now. i did experience the temperature changes, and know all about carrying a duvet around home while others have the air-con on. ive been on this dosage for 5 months or so now and they have definately settled. winter is around the corner (NZ) and im not too sure how it will be as i changed them last winter and suffered the consequences but im not sure if the side effects will return in winter. but yes, i have definately felt your pain Smile

shell711

replied on March 2nd, 2008

New User

Lamictal and hearing

Beware, I switched from Lamictal to Keppra, due to hearing loss that I suffered while on Lamictal. Although I already had a hearing disability - the Lamictal made it worse. I have nocturnal seizures that are controlled.

carmel

replied on April 17th, 2008

New User

Lamictal

I take 400mg and my seizures are still not controlled. eliza 1977 I do have a problem with allways being cold but I thought it might be from having thin blood. I also was on topamax but I got off it when I lost to much weight. I still had seizures then anyways. I may have a thyroid problem, I have a lot of the symtoms but when I tested I didnt. Hope things are working better for you, are they controlled?

CoachKara

replied on March 12th, 2009

New User

Lamictal and yawning?

When i take my lamictal (low dose even) i constantly yawn and my eyes water. When i forget to take it, or when my normal time to take it approaches i get very fatigued and yawn a lot also, sometimes even sweats. Has anyone else experienced this?

talentmaster

replied on July 12th, 2009

New User

Lamictal and hearing loss?

I have used Lamictal for 4 years (200mg per day) for mood balance. I have increasing hearing loss and ringing in ears - does anyone else experience this?

MommaBlue

replied on September 9th, 2009

New User

Side effects on Lamictal

I just started taking Lamictal for 4 days and had water behind the ear feeling and headaches. Has anyone felt this and does it go away?

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