What is this medication? LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) prevents and controls seizures in people with epilepsy
Drug details Lamotrigine belongs to a class of drugs called antiepileptics
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Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, vomiting, or upset stomach may occur
Uses Warnings Before taking Dosage Side effects Interactions FAQ What is Lamictal? All dosages are in milligrams of Lamictal per kilogram of body weight per day (mg/kg/day)
Lamotrigine is an anti-seizure/anti-epilepsy drug first approved for use in the USA in 1994
The effects of lamotrigine last for over 24 hours, and once-daily dosing is often prescribed
Lamotrigine is also used to delay mood episodes in adults with bipolar disorder (manic depression)
Lamotrigine Tablet Lamotrigine Tablet - Uses, Side Effects, and More Common Brand (S): Lamictal Uses Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and
What is this medication? LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) prevents and controls seizures in people with epilepsy
Drug details Lamotrigine belongs to a class of drugs called antiepileptics
In 18 patients with bipolar disorder on a stable regimen of 100 to 400 mg/day of lamotrigine, the lamotrigine AUC and C max were reduced by approximately 10% in patients who
Generic name: lamotrigine [ la-MOE-tri-jeen ] Brand names: Lamictal, Lamictal ODT, Lamictal XR Drug class: Triazine anticonvulsants Medically reviewed by
If you and your doctor decide to discontinue Lamictal, your dosage will also be slowly
LAMOTRIGINE tablet, chewable Label RSS NDC Code (s): 65841-682-01, 65841-682-05, 65841-682-10, 65841-682-11, view more Packager: Zydus Lifesciences
The effects of lamotrigine last for over 24 hours, and once-daily dosing is often prescribed
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At week 5 and beyond, may increase by 100 mg/day PO q1-2Week to 300-500 mg/day PO divided q12hr
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): Diarrhea
There are additional titration schedules if an enzyme-inducing agent is concurrently prescribed
valproate: 1 to 5 mg/kg/day (maximum 200 mg/day in 1 or 2 divided doses) if valproate and other AEDs are being used with lamotrigine
Weeks 3 and 4: 25 mg every day
For epilepsy, this includes focal seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, and seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Although lamotrigine is not considered an antidepressant, it is used as a maintenance treatment for bipolar I disorder in patients 18 and older to help stabilize mood changes
1 Lamotrigine is used as an anticonvulsant and in the treatment of bipolar disorder
Prescribers should be aware of this Lamictal is rapidly absorbed and peak levels are reached within 1
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If you're taking standard tablets, swallow them whole with a drink of water
Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination