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Side effect: anemia?

Posted by Kimbersaur on December 9, 2004, at 9:20:42

Im on Lamictal (200/day), Effexor (150), and Seroquel (150). I just found out I am anemic, and wondered if it could be from my meds?

Re: Side effect: anemia?

Posted by ed_uk on December 9, 2004, at 11:02:58

In reply to Side effect: anemia?, posted by Kimbersaur on December 9, 2004, at 9:20:42

Hi,

Lamictal has rarely been reported to cause anemia but I think it's unlikely to be the cause. Effexor can increase bleeding eg. during menstruation, this might lead to iron-deficiency anemia. Has Effexor caused you to have heavy menstruation? In fact, I don't know whether you are a woman! Do you know what type of anemia you have got?

Regards,
Ed.

Re: Side effect: anemia?ed_uk

Posted by Kimbersaur on December 9, 2004, at 18:46:37

In reply to Re: Side effect: anemia?, posted by ed_uk on December 9, 2004, at 11:02:58

Yes, I am female. It definitely didn't increase my periods, in fact, they have just decreased because I switched my birth control pills recently. Im not sure what kind of anemia I have.

Re: Side effect: anemia? » ed_uk

Posted by lorilu on December 9, 2004, at 23:16:15

In reply to Re: Side effect: anemia?, posted by ed_uk on December 9, 2004, at 11:02:58

Wow,
I didn't know that Effexor made my anemia worse. I have the worse periods ever. I practically bleed out. :) (Sorry Ed)

lorilu

> Hi,
>
> Lamictal has rarely been reported to cause anemia but I think it's unlikely to be the cause. Effexor can increase bleeding eg. during menstruation, this might lead to iron-deficiency anemia. Has Effexor caused you to have heavy menstruation? In fact, I don't know whether you are a woman! Do you know what type of anemia you have got?
>
> Regards,
> Ed.

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