LAMICTAL XR
According to the FDA label: LAMICTAL XR is indicated for: • adjunctive therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (PGTC) and partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalization in patients aged 13 years and older. ( 1.1 ) • conversion to monotherapy in patients aged 13 years and older with partial-onset seizures who are receiving treatment with a single antiepileptic drug (AED). ( 1.2 ) Limitation of use: Safety and effectiveness in patients younger than 13 years have not been established.
129,020 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA (2002–2026)
Top Reported Adverse Events
The most frequently reported events in association with LAMICTAL XR in the FAERS database. These are events reported by patients taking this medication — not necessarily caused by it. A single report may include multiple events.
Who Is Reporting
Demographics of patients in FAERS reports that included this information. Not all reports include patient demographics.
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By Age Group
Reported Outcomes
Outcomes recorded in FAERS reports that included LAMICTAL XR. A single report may involve multiple reactions, each with a different outcome. These categories are defined by FDA reporting guidelines, not by PillSignal.
Report Volume Over Time
Number of FAERS reports received per quarter for LAMICTAL XR. Changes in volume may reflect shifts in prescribing rates, media attention, or reporting behavior — not changes in the medication's safety profile.
Related Drugs
Other medications with similar adverse event profiles in FDA FAERS reports.
Data Source
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