Citation

Davis G, Ward K, Mohiuddin S. Case Rep. Psychiatry 2022; 2022.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Hindawi Publishing)

DOI

10.1155/2022/3353684

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Lamotrigine is commonly prescribed for the treatment of neurological conditions and is increasingly being prescribed for psychiatric conditions as well. Although largely well tolerated, it is known to have a number of potential side effects, and in March 2021, the FDA issued its most recent warning for the medication due to its increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias. In this report, we describe a case in which an adolescent patient was found to be bradycardic after starting lamotrigine for antidepressant augmentation, with a gradual return to normal heart rate as the medication was subsequently tapered and discontinued. Further research is needed to more accurately estimate the risk of cardiac side effects and to establish appropriate monitoring guidelines for cardiac arrhythmias in those taking lamotrigine. © 2022 Genevieve Davis et al.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; human; female; case report; psychotherapy; depression; food intake; suicide attempt; major depression; anorexia nervosa; body image; disease severity; posttraumatic stress disorder; eating disorder; laxative; clinical article; amfebutamone; citalopram; fluoxetine; sertraline; automutilation; self concept; constipation; psychopharmacotherapy; attitude to death; family history; follow up; drug withdrawal; irritability; lamotrigine; electrocardiogram; anhedonia; hypersomnia; treatment response; drug dose reduction; Article; drug dose increase; medical history; drug substitution; oppositional defiant disorder; sinus bradycardia; pulse rate; decreased appetite; morning dosage; bedtime dosage; meal; grandparent; body weight loss; fast food; resting heart rate; needle phobia