Lamitor
Lamitor Products are primarily used for
About Lamitor Products
Uses of Lamitor Products
Lamotrigine is used in the treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures and Bipolar disorder.
Lamitor Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lamitor 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 Lamitor 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 Lamitor Products
Frequently asked questions about Lamitor Products
Frequently asked questions about Lamotrigine
Q. I started Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?
There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR 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 Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR 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 Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR 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 Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR?
You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR 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 Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR affect pregnancy?
Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR 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 Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR. In case therapy with Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.
Q. Can I take Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR 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 Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.
Q. How to take Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR?
Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR.
Q. I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR?
Yes, you can take Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Lamitor OD 100 Tablet SR on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.
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