Posted by Emme on August 6, 2004, at 17:05:55
In reply to lamictal and binding to melanin in eyes.., posted by Tendency on August 6, 2004, at 16:46:05
I saw this when I read through the prescribing information when I was first prescribed. I mentioned it to my ophthalmalogist, and he said he didn't see how that would cause any real problems. Of course I'm not sure I think very highly of this ophthalmologist.... but it may be something we just don't have enough information about yet. Anyone else have more info?
> Just came across this article http://www.aafp.org/afp/980201ap/curry.html and what interested particularily by this line:
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> "Lamotrigine binds to melanin-containing tissues such as the iris of the eye, but the long-term effects of this binding and accumulation are unknown."
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> Anyone heard of this before? Comments? Thanks.
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