Prescription Required.Why?
Is the active ingredient.
Treatment of epilepsy (partial seizures, generalized tonicclonic seizures, and absence seizures in adults and children)
Treatment of bipolar disorder (maintenance therapy to prevent mood swings and reduce the frequency and severity of manic and depressive episodes)
Lamictal Xr 200mg 30s Tab (Lamotrigine) works by affecting sodium channels and glutamate release in the brain, reducing the spread of electrical activity that causes seizures and stabilizing mood.
Store at room temperature (68-77°F or 20-25°C) away from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.
Dosage varies depending on the condition being treated, age, and individual response. Always follow the prescription instructions carefully.
It's usually started at a low dose and gradually increased over several weeks.
Lamotrigine is available in different forms (tablets, chewable tablets, oral solution) and strengths.
Rare: Severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), blood disorders
Common: Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, double vision, nausea
Less common: Skin rash (serious, requiring immediate medical attention), vomiting, fever, swelling, weight changes
Avoid alcohol while taking lamotrigine as it can increase the risk of side effects and drowsiness.
Lamotrigine can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Lamotrigine can pass into breast milk and may affect the baby.
Dosage is adjusted according to age and weight. Careful monitoring is required.
Kidney disease may affect how lamotrigine is processed by the body. Dosage adjustments may be needed.
Liver disease may affect how lamotrigine is processed by the body. Dosage adjustments may be needed.
Your doctor or pharmacist
The prescribing information provided with your medication
Reputable medical websites (e.g., NIH, FDA)
