[Tucson]

I have been on Lamictal for several months now. Recently a visiting nurse gave my urine a quick test for protien using a test strip. It indicated protein in my blood, which is possible problems with the kidneys.

Has anyone experienced kidney problems with Lamictal?

[jesusplay]

you need blood drawn for a full work up.

[slavetwo]

Originally Posted by Tucson

I have been on Lamictal for several months now. Recently a visiting nurse gave my urine a quick test for protien using a test strip. It indicated protein in my blood, which is possible problems with the kidneys.

Has anyone experienced kidney problems with Lamictal?

I thought it was the liver that needed to be tested...

If not I've been ill advised...

[pawn78]

I believe it. The ONLY side-effect I have with Lamictal is related to dehydration, which is probably related to my kidneys working extra hard.
My side-effects are: dry-mouth, easily dehydrated, increased thirst, increased urination. Basically all the same, the lamictal is dehydrating. I try to drink as much water as possible, but I still get dehydrated fairly often. I need to drink even more water.

My dad used to drink sweet tea all year every day, instead of water. He got real bad kidney stones, and the doctors told him to drink plain water, and cut out the sugary drinks.

[2014Bipolar]

I am on 200 mg lamictal/Bipolar 1, I pawn78 i feel dehydrated all the time as well. I am constantly drinking water but it feels like i am not getting enough. i ahev also developed a dry cough i dont now if that is casued by dry-mouth.