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Lamotrigine can cause blood dyscrasias (neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, etc.)

This article was first published on November 11, 2022. It was last reviewed and updated on November 11, 2022. Question from a Member: Does lamotrigine affect platelet functioning? No, lamotrigine doesn’t affect platelet functioning. But, it can cause bleeding (and other problems) through a different mechanism. It can cause blood dyscrasias including neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia,…

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