Product Details

Description

What are the Lamotrigine Uses and indications?

Chemical Name: LAMOTRIGINE (la-MOE-tri-jeen)

Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Lamictal medication is an antiepileptic drug used to prevent and control seizures. It is also prescribed to the patients who are suffering from extreme mood swings or bipolar disorder. It works by re-establishing the equilibrium of normal substances in the brain.

Lamictal is available in three doses:

• Lamotrigine 25 mg
• Lamotrigine 100 mg
• Lamotrigine 200 mg

You can purchase Lamictal as well as Lamictal generic from Canada Pharmacy.

Directions

The right Lamictal uses would be prescribed to you by your health professional. The dosage of the drug depends on the age and health condition of the patient. Ingest the whole medicine, avoid chewing it. Don’t break the tablet. This medicine is administered orally.

If you accidentally miss the dose take it as soon as you remember it. Don’t mix the dose with the other one. Avoid taking 2 doses at the same time.

Ingredients

The active ingredient is Lamotrigine.

Inactive ingredients are:

• Calcium carbonate
• Low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose
• Magnesium aluminium silicate
• Magnesium stearate
• Povidone
• Saccharin sodium
• Sodium starch glycolate.

Cautions

Tell your health professional if you are suffering from kidney or liver disorder, any history of depression or suicidal thoughts, or have an allergy to seizure medicines.

Avoid recommending this medicine by yourself to anyone else suffering from same symptoms and conditions as yours.

Don’t stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Your condition might get worse. Avoid using it if you are pregnant.

Side Effects

Side effects of Lamictal (Lamotrigine) mostly include:

• Tremors
• Dizziness
• Tired feeling
• Blurred vision, double vision
• Loss of coordination
• Dry mouth
• Mild nausea
• Stomach pain
• Upset stomach
• Changes in your menstrual periods
• Back pain
• Insomnia
• A runny nose
• A sore throat

If you get any of the following symptoms, visit your doctor as soon as you can:

• The first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild
• Fever
• Swollen glands
• Body aches
• Flu symptoms
• A headache
• Neck stiffness
• Increased sensitivity to light
• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Severe tingling
• Numbness
• Upper stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Dark urine
• Chest pain
• Irregular heart rhythm
• Feeling short of breath
• Confusion
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Swelling
• Rapid weight gain
• Urinating less than usual or not at all
• Pale skin
• Shortness of breath
• Rapid heart rate
• Trouble concentrating
• Increased seizures or worsening of your bipolar disorder.