Description
Lamictal Tablets Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Lamotrigine
Used For
Epilepsy
How it works
It treats epilepsy by blocking the signals in the brain that trigger epileptic seizures (fits).
Lamictal Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Lamotrigine
Side Effects
Headache , skin rash. aggression or irritability , feeling sleepy or drowsy , feeling dizzy , shaking or tremors , difficulty in sleeping (insomnia), feeling agitated , diarrhoea , dry mouth, feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) , feeling tired , pain in your back or joints, or elsewhere , clumsiness and lack of co-ordination (ataxia) , double vision or blurred vision , hair loss or thinning (alopecia).
Drug Interactions
Oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide , lithium, olanzapine or aripiprazole , bupropion , valproate , carbamazepine , phenytoin, primidone or phenobarbitone , risperidone , rifampicin .
Indication
Lamotrigine belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptics. It is used to treat two conditions – Epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
When not to Use
Do not take Lamotrigine: If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to lamotrigine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine .
Lamictal Tablets Precautions
Precaution
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Lamotrigine : If you have any kidney problems or If you have ever developed a rash after taking lamotrigine or other medicines for bipolar disorder or epilepsy.
Lamictal Tablets Warnings
Warning 1
Medicines to treat depression and other mental health problems increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour in children and adolescents aged under 18 years.
Warning 2
Lamotrigine can cause dizziness and double vision.
Warning 3
It contain small amounts of a sugar called lactose. If you have an intolerance to lactose or any other sugars , Tell your doctor, and don’t take Lamotrigine.
Lamictal Tablets Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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