A familiar over-the-counter medication that can cause liver damage from an overdose is acetaminophen
Sep 4, 2023 · Along with its needed effects, lamotrigine may cause some unwanted effects
Common side effects
Lamotrigine may
Antiseizure drugs that may cause liver damage include: Dilantin (phenytoin) Felbatol (felbamate) Valproic acid
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Lamotrigine can also cause the anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome and has become one of the most common causes of clinically apparent drug-induced liver injury
Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is the 4 th most important cause of liver disease in Western countries
Bottom Line More importantly and not uncommonly, valproate can cause several forms of clinically apparent hepatotoxicity
Lamotrigine is eliminated predominantly by glucuronic acid conjugation and the resulting conjugates are excreted renally
Without treatment, liver disease may progress to liver failure
In cases of severe injury, progression to acute liver failure and death can occur
The initial and maintenance dosage of Lamictal needs to be individualized depending on what other medications a person is taking
Sometimes this harm can occur by taking the normal dosage of the medicine
Hepatitis A, B and C can cause liver damage
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Hepatotoxicity is also a rare and unexpected side effect of some antiepileptic drugs
Levetiracetam is a relatively unique anticonvulsant that is typically used in combination with other antiepileptic medications for partial onset seizures
This syndrome is usually referred to as Drug Rash with and Systemic Symptoms [DRESS]
Topiramate commonly causes neurological adverse effects such as psychomotor slowing Side effects are, however, usually mild and rapidly reversed with stopping therapy or decreasing the dose
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It is believed to occur in children and teenagers with influenza when they are given aspirin