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APD detective one of at least 8 patients who died from disease caused by Lamotrigine medication
Investigations
by: Erin Cargile, Anthony Cave
Posted: Nov 12, 2019 / 12:10 PM CST / Updated: Nov 12, 2019 / 12:10 PM CST
Investigative Summary:
Lamotrigine is a prescription drug to treat depression and seizures that has been on the market since 1994, but for one Austin Police Department Detective, it proved to be deadly. The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning for Lamotrigine and Lamictal seven months before his death, and now says he is one of eight who died because of its side effects. The detective’s widow now hopes her husband’s story will save other lives...
APD detective one of at least 8 patients who died from disease caused by Lamotrigine medication
Investigations
by: Erin Cargile, Anthony Cave
Posted: Nov 12, 2019 / 12:10 PM CST / Updated: Nov 12, 2019 / 12:10 PM CST
Investigative Summary:
Lamotrigine is a prescription drug to treat depression and seizures that has been on the market since 1994, but for one Austin Police Department Detective, it proved to be deadly. The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning for Lamotrigine and Lamictal seven months before his death, and now says he is one of eight who died because of its side effects. The detective’s widow now hopes her husband’s story will save other lives...