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Brand Name : Lamictal
Generic Name : Lamotrigine

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Lamotrigine is an oral drug that is used for treating seizures. It is chemically unrelated to other anti-seizure drugs. The precise mechanism by which lamotrigine exerts its anti-seizure action is not known. ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking lamotrigine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to lamotrigine, or any other medications. If you will be taking the chewable dispersible tablets, tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa medications or saccharin. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section and methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall); other medications for seizures such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin), and primidone (Mysoline); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); and trimethoprim (Proloprim) . Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you are taking female hormonal medications such as hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, patches, rings, injections, implants, or intrauterine devices), or hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Talk to your doctor before you start or stop taking any of these medications while you are taking lamotrigine. If you are taking a female hormonal medication, tell your doctor if you have any bleeding between expected menstrual periods. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, kidney, or liver disease or a blood disorder. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are brea ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Lamotrigine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: loss of balance or coordination; double vision; blurred vision; crossed eyes; difficulty thinking or concentrating; difficulty speaking; drowsiness; dizziness; vomiting; diarrhea; constipation; heartburn; problems with ears or teeth; irritability; nervousness; mood changes; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; stomach, back, or joint pain; runny nose; cough; missed or painful menstrual periods; swelling, itching, or irritation of the vagina; dry mouth. Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms or those described in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately: seizures that happen more often, last longer, or are different than the seizures you had in the past; chest pain; swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; depression. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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Further Reading on lamotrigine
  • Epilepsy - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Treatment can reduce or prevent seizures in most people who have epilepsy , which can improve the quality of your life . Controlling ...Felbamate (Felbatol). Gabapentin (Neurontin). Lamotrigine ...
  • Bipolar Disorder - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Although there is no cure for bipolar disorder , it can be effectively treated with a combination of ...and divalproex are used to treat manic episodes. The anticonvulsant lamotrigine ( Lamictal ) was...
  • Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Although mood changes and other symptoms associated with bipolar disorder are challenging , they can ...Lithobid), divalproex (Depakote), carbamazepine (for example, Tegretol), lamotrigine ( Lamictal ),

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