Lamictal Tablets 50Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

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).

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 .

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.

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.

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.