Lamictal Lamotrigine for the mood swings of bipolar I and bipolar II

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Lamictal can smooth mood swings

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More serious side effects
If you experience any of these symptoms while you are taking lamotrigine, call your doctor immediately:

chest pain
dark red or cola-colored urine
difficulty breathing or swallowing.
extreme tiredness
fast heartbeat
fever
flu-like symptoms
hoarseness
lack of energy
loss of appetite
muscle weakness or aching
pale skin
pain in the upper right part of the stomach
painful sores in your mouth or around your eyes
rash
.

severe depression
shortness of breath
swelling
unusual bruising or bleeding
upset stomach
weakness
yellowing of the skin or eyes

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