Primary Uses
Seizures
Indications
This medication is recommended for partial seizures, primary and secondarily generalized tonic clonic seizures (brain disorder).
Side Effects
Patients using this medication may at times experience headaches, tiredness, insomnia (inability to sleep), and GI (stomach) disturbances. If you experience any of these symptoms for a prolonged period of time, please consult your doctor.
Warnings
Pregnancy
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Lactation
Research suggests that this medicine should be avoided by women who are breastfeeding.
Driving
Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.
Precautions
When on this medication; hepatic (liver), renal and clotting parameters should be monitored in patients who develops rash, fever, flu, drowsiness.
Contraindications
This medication should be avoided in patients with significant hepatic (liver) impairment.
FAQS
What are the uses of Lamotrigine?
This medication is used for treatment of seizures and mood swings in bipolar disorder. Its use is discouraged in children less than two years of age.
How to store Lamotrigine?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
What are the precautions for taking Lamotrigine?
• You may feel drowsy therefore do not do work requiring alertness e.g. driving immediately after taking this medicine.
• Children are more susceptible to skin rashes.
Does Lamotrigine have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine. This medicine passes into breast-milk and effects on infant may be undesirable. Consult your health care provider for further guidance.
Disclaimer
Dawaai’s intention is to make sure that it’s consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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