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