Started Lamcital and my Tummy Hurts...

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Registered: 05-04-2003
Started Lamcital and my Tummy Hurts...
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Mon, 12-20-2004 - 11:08am

Last night I took my first dose of Lamcital just before bed. About one hour afterwards, I could feel the gas bubbles starting up. This morning, my tummy hurts and I am all full of gassy bubbles. Is this the drug, does it go away, can I take anything to help? I am thinking of calling the pdoc to get some help, but if anyone had a similar problem?

Kristin

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Registered: 04-09-2004
Mon, 12-20-2004 - 11:19am
It's been like that everyday for me since I started taking it in April. Not horrible, just annoying. Amanda
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 12-20-2004 - 11:29am

Hi Kristen,

I had the same problem when I tried to take Lamictal...it lessened some as my body adjusted to the med, but never really went away. I then developed the horrible rash that you hear about, and had to stop taking it, so I can't say much else about it.

I would call your pdoc to see what you can take to help with the symptoms. We have to be really careful what we take over the counter as a lot of OTC meds can interact and even counteract our BP meds.

Keep us posted and I really hope you feel better, hon!

Hugs,

Keli