Lamictal
Lamictal Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Bipolar disorder
About Lamictal Products
Uses of Lamictal Products
Lamotrigine is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures and Bipolar disorder.
Lamictal Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lamictal are Headache, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Joint pain, Agitation, Tremors, Tiredness, Irritability, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How Lamictal 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 Lamictal Products
Frequently asked questions about Lamictal Products
Frequently asked questions about Lamotrigine
Q. I started Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?
There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Lamictal 100mg 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 Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of Lamictal 100mg 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 Lamictal 100mg 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 Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT?
You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Lamictal 100mg 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 Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT affect pregnancy?
Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Lamictal 100mg 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 Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT. In case therapy with Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.
Q. Can I take Lamictal 100mg 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 Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.
Q. How to take Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT?
Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT.
Q. I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT?
Yes, you can take Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.
Products for Lamictal
Lamictal 100mg Tablet DT
strip of 14 tablet dt
MRP
₹230
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Lamictal 50mg Tablet DT
strip of 14 tablet dt
MRP
₹139
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Lamictal 25mg Dispersible Tablet
strip of 14 tablet dt
MRP
₹80.25
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Lamictal XR 200mg Tablet
bottle of 30 tablet sr
MRP
₹824.25
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Lamictal XR 100mg Tablet
strip of 30 tablet sr
MRP
₹613.2
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