Lamictal ? - foods/meds that interfere?

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-31-2007
Lamictal ? - foods/meds that interfere?
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Thu, 05-31-2007 - 1:57pm
I'm just curious if anyone is aware of any OTC drugs or foods that could interfere with how Lamictal works?
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Thu, 05-31-2007 - 9:09pm

I've been on Lamictal for a while now and I haven't found anything that interferes. Talk to your pharmacist...they are SO awesome about this kind of thing.

Hugs!

Keli

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Registered: 09-01-2004
Thu, 05-31-2007 - 9:19pm

I checked my home PDR and Medline and there doesn't appear to any foods that cause problems, other than to mention to your doc if you are allergic to saccarhine (sp?) if you're taking the chewable Lamictal Tablets (I'm guessing the chewables are made with it).


Lamictal may inhibit the action of Sulfa drugs like Bactrim, Proloprim and Septra (anti-bacterials).

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-15-2006
Mon, 06-04-2007 - 1:12am

I don't think that there are any foods that interact, but I HAVE noticed that while

taking Lamictal, I have become a "lightweight" when it comes to

alcohol. One drink=tipsy:) Also, Benadryl seems to have a stronger sedative

effect than usual....(may be good for insomnia, but could also be iffy on safety to mix

with Lamictal.)

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-31-2007
Mon, 06-04-2007 - 7:13am

Thanks for all of the great replies! I really appreciate it. :)

One of the reasons I asked was because when I was first put on Lamictal, I was told that I needed to carry identification that stated I was taking the medication. My Rx bottles no longer carry the warning, so I was just curious.

I would have asked my Dr, but I usually only see him for about 15 min and I forget to ask.

Thanks again!

Kari

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-03-2004
Wed, 06-06-2007 - 10:34pm

I also noticed the same thing about the warning. I should write myself a note and ask my pdoc, too.



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