Lamictal Drug Info
Lamictal Drug Uses: Lamictal helps control seizure disorders. Use of Lamictal in children 2 years of age and older is restricted to those having certain types of seizures (partial or Lennox-Gastaut type).
How to Use Lamictal: Take Lamictal by mouth exactly as prescribed. For best effects, take this medication at evenly spaced times throughout the day and night. This will ensure a constant level of drug in your body. Do not take Lamictal more often or increase your dose without consulting your doctor. Do not stop taking Lamictal suddenly without your doctor's approval since seizures may reoccur. Notify your doctor if seizure control worsens.
Lamictal Precautions: Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal) skin rashes have occurred while using Lamictal. These rashes (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome) are more common in children (less than 16 years old) than in adults. Therefore, lamotrigine should only be used in children who have partial seizures or seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Immediately notify your doctor if you develop any type of rash. If this medication is the cause of the rash, the drug must be stopped. Even after stopping this medication, it is still possible for the rash to cause permanent or life-threatening scarring along with other problems. The possibility of a rash may be increased by using too much of this medication when treatment begins, increasing the dose beyond what your doctor prescribes during treatment, or taking valproic acid with lamotrigine. Most life-threatening rashes have occurred within 2 to 8 weeks of starting this medication. However, such serious rashes have also occurred after 6 months of use.
Lamictal Drug Interactions: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, especially of: other medications for seizures (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid, phenobarbital, primidone). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Lamictal Possible Side Effects: Headache, fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, weakness, clumsiness may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. If you develop a rash, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, hives, fever, swollen glands, swelling of the lips or tongue, painful sores in the mouth or around the eyes, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Lamictal Overdose: Seek emergency medical attention immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of Lamictal overdose include: unusual dizziness, severe headache, unusual sleepiness, and loss of consciousness.
Lamictal Storage: Store Lamictal at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Avoid excessive heat. Avoid freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Dispense of this medicine in a tight, light-resistant container. Do not store Lamictal in the bathroom.
Lamictal Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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