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  • remove gabapentin
    generic
  • remove Lamictal XR
    lamotrigine

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 1 Interaction

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Smiley face Smiley face gabapentin (generic) + Lamictal XR (lamotrigine)

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gabapentin + lamotrigine

monitor respiratory rate; consider decreasing gabapentin dose: combo may increase risk of profound CNS and respiratory depression, psychomotor impairment (additive effects)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face lamotrigine in Lamictal XR

caution advised with other sodium channel blockers; combo may increase risk of ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias; additive effects

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