Reviewed by: Dr. Ritu Budania
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
Epilepsy triggers can include certain foods and additives like MSG in soups, aspartame in diet sodas, and nitrates in cured meats. Avoiding these might help with seizures.
To ensure lamotrigine works effectively, it's best to avoid grapefruit and its juice. Consuming grapefruit products can interfere with the lamotrigine effectiveness.
Alcohol can worsen the nervous system side effects of lamotrigine, like drowsiness and trouble concentrating.
Avoid tyramine-rich foods like cheese, pickled vegetables, and citrus fruits while taking lamotrigine, as they can cause a dangerous build-up of tyramine in the body, potentially leading to high blood pressure.
Kava kava, renowned for its calming effects, has the potential to amplify the sedative properties of lamotrigine. Therefore, it's advisable to avoid using them together.