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(MedPage Today) -- The antiepileptic drug lamotrigine (Lamictal), also approved for maintenance therapy in bipolar disorder, can cause aseptic meningitis, the FDA warned.

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Lamotrigine Linked to Cases of Aseptic Meningitis -- AAFP News Now -- American Academy of Family Physicians

aafp.org — “The FDA is informing physicians and consumers that the antiepileptic drug lamotrigine, which is marketed by GlaxoSmithKline as Lamictal, can cause aseptic meningitis. The agency said in an Aug. 12 safety announcement that it is revising the warnings and precautions section of the drug’s label, as well as the drug’s patient medication guide, to include information about the risks associated with the medication, which is commonly used to treat seizures in children ages 2 years and oldeView full resource at aafp.org

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Bipolar Drug, Lamictal (Lamotrigine) Linked To Aseptic Meningitis, Warns FDA | Psydir News

news.psydir.com — “Lamictal (Lamotrigine), a medication approved by the FDA for the treatment of seizures and bipolar disorder, can cause aseptic meningitis, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has announced. Aseptic meningitis is inflammation of the meninges - the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, not caused by bacterial infection...View full resource at news.psydir.com

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Medical News: FDA Warns of Meningitis Link with Lamotrigine - in Infectious Disease, General Infectious Disease from MedPage Today

medpagetoday.com — “WASHINGTON -- The antiepileptic drug lamotrigine (Lamictal) can cause aseptic meningitis, the FDA warned. The agency said it has identified 40 cases in patients taking the drug from 1994 to 2009.View full resource at medpagetoday.com

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