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Buy Generic Lamictal
(Generic name: Lamotrigine)
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WARNING: Take
Lamictal - Lamotrigine And All Prescriptions Medications Only As Directed By
Your Doctor. If You have any questions about possible Lamictal side effects be
sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist!
IMPORTANT WARNING:
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Lamotrigine may cause serious rashes that may need
to be treated in a hospital or cause permanent disability or death. Tell
your doctor if you are taking valproic acid (Depakene) or divalproex (Depakote),
because taking these medications with lamotrigine may increase your risk
of developing a serious rash.
Your doctor will start you on low dose of
lamotrigine and gradually increase your dose, not more than once every
1-2 weeks. You may be more likely to develop a serious rash if you take
a higher starting dose or increase your dose faster than your doctor
tells you that you should. Be sure to take lamotrigine exactly as
directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than
prescribed by your doctor.
Serious rashes usually develop during the first 2-8
weeks of treatment with lamotrigine, but can develop at any time during
treatment. If you develop any of the following symptoms while you are
taking lamotrigine, call your doctor immediately: rash; fever; swelling
of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower
legs; hoarseness; difficulty breathing or swallowing; upset stomach;
extreme tiredness; unusual bruising or bleeding; lack of energy; loss of
appetite; pain in the upper right part of the stomach; yellowing of the
skin or eyes; flu-like symptoms; pale skin; headache; dizziness; fast
heartbeat; weakness;; shortness of breath; sore throat, fever, chills,
and other signs of infection;dark red or cola-colored urine; muscle
weakness or aching; or painful sores in your mouth or around your eyes.
Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking
lamotrigine or of giving lamotrigine to your child. Children who take
lamotrigine are more likely to develop serious rashes than adults who
take the medication. |
Why is this medication prescribed? Return
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Lamotrigine is used to treat certain types of seizures in
patients who have epilepsy or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a disorder that causes
seizures and often causes developmental delays). Lamotrigine is also used to
increase the time between episodes of depression, mania (frenzied or abnormally
excited mood), and other abnormal moods in patients with bipolar I disorder
(manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression,
episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). Lamotrigine has not been shown to
be effective when people experience the actual episodes of depression or mania,
so other medications must be used to help people recover from these episodes.
Lamotrigine is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by
decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.
How should this medicine be used?
Lamotrigine comes as a regular tablet and a chewable
dispersible (can be chewed or dissolved in liquid) tablet to take by mouth. It
is usually taken once or twice a day. It is sometimes taken once every other day
at the beginning of treatment. Follow the directions on your prescription label
carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand.
There are other medications that have names similar to the
brand name for lamotrigine. You should be sure that you receive lamotrigine and
not one of the similar medications each time you fill your prescription. Be sure
that the prescription your doctor gives you is clear and easy to read. Talk to
your pharmacist to be sure that you are given lamotrigine. After you receive
your medication, compare the tablets to the pictures in the manufacturer's
patient information sheet. If you think you were given the wrong medication,
talk to your pharmacist. Do not take any medication unless you are certain it is
the medication that your doctor prescribed.
Swallow the regular tablets whole; do not split, chew, or
crush them.
If you are taking the chewable dispersible tablets, you may
swallow them whole, chew them, or dissolve them in liquid. If you chew the
tablets, drink a small amount of water or diluted fruit juice afterward to wash
down the medication. To dissolve the tablets in liquid, place 1 teaspoon of
water or diluted fruit juice in a glass or on a spoon. Place the tablet in the
liquid and wait 1 minute to allow it to dissolve. Then mix the liquid and drink
all of it immediately.
If you were taking another medication to treat seizures and
are switching to lamotrigine, your doctor will gradually decrease your dose of
the other medication and gradually increase your dose of lamotrigine. Follow
these directions carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have
questions about how much of each medication you should take.
Lamotrigine may control your condition, but it will not cure
it. Continue to take lamotrigine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking
lamotrigine without talking to your doctor. Your doctor will probably decrease
your dose gradually. If you suddenly stop taking lamotrigine, you may experience
seizures. If you do stop taking lamotrigine for any reason, do not start taking
it again without talking to your doctor.
Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's
patient information sheet. Read it carefully before you begin taking lamotrigine
and each time you refill your prescription. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any questions.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your
doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking lamotrigine,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to lamotrigine, or
any other medications. If you will be taking the chewable dispersible
tablets, tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa medications or
saccharin.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are
taking. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING
section and methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall); other medications for
seizures such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal),
phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin), and primidone (Mysoline);
rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); and trimethoprim (Proloprim) . Your doctor
may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully
for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you are taking female hormonal medications such as
hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, patches, rings, injections,
implants, or intrauterine devices), or hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Talk to your doctor before you start or stop taking any of these medications
while you are taking lamotrigine. If you are taking a female hormonal
medication, tell your doctor if you have any bleeding between expected
menstrual periods.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, kidney, or liver
disease or a blood disorder.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking lamotrigine, call your
doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are taking lamotrigine.
- you should know that this medication may make you drowsy. Do not drive a
car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this
medication.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal
diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if
it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your
regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Lamotrigine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any
of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- loss of balance or coordination
- double vision
- blurred vision
- crossed eyes
- difficulty thinking or concentrating
- difficulty speaking
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- constipation
- heartburn
- problems with ears or teeth
- irritability
- nervousness
- mood changes
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- stomach, back, or joint pain
- runny nose
- cough
- missed or painful menstrual periods
- swelling, itching, or irritation of the vagina
- dry mouth
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of
the following symptoms or those described in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call
your doctor immediately:
- seizures that happen more often, last longer, or are different than the
seizures you had in the past
- chest pain
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- depression
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor
may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse
Event Reporting program online [at
http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly
closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature, away from
excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that
is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper
disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center
at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local
emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- loss of balance or coordination
- crossed eyes
- increased seizures
- loss of consciousness
- coma
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your response to lamotrigine.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your
pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
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