Lamepil
Lamepil Products are primarily used for
About Lamepil Products
Uses of Lamepil Products
Lamotrigine is used in the treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures and Bipolar disorder.
Lamepil Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lamepil are Skin rash, Headache, Nausea1a, Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sleepiness, Dizziness, Back pain, Fatigue, Abdominal pain, Blurred vision, Double vision, Impaired coordination, Nasal congestion (stuffy nose), Infection.
How Lamepil Products work
Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Lamepil Products
Frequently asked questions about Lamepil Products
Frequently asked questions about Lamotrigine
Q. I started Lamepil 50 Tablet and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Lamepil 50 Tablet immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?
There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Lamepil 50 Tablet and were hospitalized. Sometimes these rashes turn into severe skin infections and may endanger the patient’s life. Therefore, it is advised that if a patient develops rashes after starting Lamepil 50 Tablet, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of Lamepil 50 Tablet is stopped even if the rashes are mild and non-serious. It is because of this that your doctor changed the medicine.
Q. How long does it take Lamepil 50 Tablet to work?
Though it varies from person to person, your symptoms may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.
Q. What can be the consequences of taking a higher than the recommended dose of Lamepil 50 Tablet?
You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Lamepil 50 Tablet may cause problems with your balance, changes in heartbeat rhythm, loss of consciousness, fits (convulsions) or coma. Even if there are no signs of discomfort, seek immediate medical attention of a doctor or nearby hospital.
Q. Can Lamepil 50 Tablet affect pregnancy?
Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Lamepil 50 Tablet on pregnant women or her fetus. However, it is advisable that you inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or are planning to get pregnant while taking Lamepil 50 Tablet. In case therapy with Lamepil 50 Tablet is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.
Q. Can I take Lamepil 50 Tablet with other antiepileptic medicines?
It is important that you inform your doctor if you are already on any other antiepileptic medicines. The reason being, taking Lamepil 50 Tablet with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Lamepil 50 Tablet may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.
Q. How to take Lamepil 50 Tablet?
Lamepil 50 Tablet can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Lamepil 50 Tablet in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Lamepil 50 Tablet.
Q. I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Lamepil 50 Tablet?
Yes, you can take Lamepil 50 Tablet if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Lamepil 50 Tablet is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Lamepil 50 Tablet on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.
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