L G
L G Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Epilepsy, Bipolar disorder
About L G Products
Uses of L G Products
Lamotrigine is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures, epilepsy, Bipolar disorder, mania, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia and seizures.
L G Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of L G are Headache, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Joint pain, Agitation, Tremors, Tiredness, Irritability, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How L G 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 L G Products
Frequently asked questions about L G Products
Frequently asked questions about Lamotrigine
Q. I started L G 25mg Tablet DT and developed a rash. The doctor stopped L G 25mg Tablet DT immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?
There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting L G 25mg Tablet DT 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 L G 25mg Tablet DT, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of L G 25mg Tablet DT 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 L G 25mg Tablet DT 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 L G 25mg Tablet DT?
You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of L G 25mg Tablet DT 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 L G 25mg Tablet DT affect pregnancy?
Studies on the human population do not show any effects of L G 25mg Tablet DT 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 L G 25mg Tablet DT. In case therapy with L G 25mg Tablet DT is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.
Q. Can I take L G 25mg Tablet DT 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 L G 25mg Tablet DT with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of L G 25mg Tablet DT may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.
Q. How to take L G 25mg Tablet DT?
L G 25mg Tablet DT can be taken with or without food. Continue taking L G 25mg Tablet DT in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of L G 25mg Tablet DT.
Q. I have symptoms of depression. Can I take L G 25mg Tablet DT?
Yes, you can take L G 25mg Tablet DT if you have depression symptoms. In fact, L G 25mg Tablet DT is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking L G 25mg Tablet DT on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.