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I have taken Lamictal for ten years for Bipolar NOS, with no side effects of note. I am hoping that you can tell me if there is any link between Lamictal use and non-diabetic hypoglycemia, especially as a side effect that appears suddenly after many years of taking the drug.
During the past six months, I've been experiencing some rather unsettling episodes of hypoglycemia. A GTT shows that I definitely do not have diabetes, and I am of a very healthy weight, Nevertheless, instability with blood sugar seems to be worsening, decidedly. Most dramatically, I've recorded levels as low as 47 and 55 myself, using a highly-reliable home monitor. On another occasion, a blood draw at a doctor's office registered a glucose level of 52. My PCP is not concerned about this problem (and it IS becoming a sincere problem, especially in terms of driving); she has only advised that I eat more often. This answer frustrates me because I already do eat six small "meals" throughout the day, with both protein and carbs each time. When I mentioned the problem again at an appointment with her today, she said she thought the fluctuations in blood sugar was probably just due to Lamictal use.
I have to admit, I am somewhat nonplussed by her answer, given that it seems rather dismissive. But perhaps she is correct? Perhaps there IS in fact a link between anti-convulsants and non-diabetic hypoglycemia?
Hoping you can shed some light!View Thread
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