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Lamictal

Lamictal



USES: This medication works with other medications to help control seizure disorders.


 
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Avg Consumer Rating 3.6 out of 5
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Lamictal

Uses
This medication works with other medications to help control seizure disorders.
Notes
  • Laboratory tests may be done periodically while taking this medication to monitor the effects.
  • See your doctor regularly.

Storage
  • Store this medication at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (between 20 and 25 degrees C) away from heat and light.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.
  • Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.


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Sample Kits for LAMICTAL are
Sample Kits for LAMICTAL are
Lamictal (lamotrigine) orange
Lamictal (lamotrigine) orange
LAMICTAL 25MG TABLETS
LAMICTAL 25MG TABLETS

How To Use
  • Take this medication 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 this more often or increase your dose without consulting your doctor.
  • Do not stop taking this drug suddenly without your doctor's approval since seizures may reoccur.
  • Notify your doctor if seizure control worsens.

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.
  • Notify your 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, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing illness, especially of the heart, liver or kidneys or if you have any drug allergies.
  • Lamotrigine must not be used in patients under the age of 16 years.
  • Sunscreen and/or protective clothing is recommended to protect against possible severe rash triggered by sunlight.
  • Use caution operating machinery or engaging in activities requiring alertness.
  • Limit alcohol intake while taking this drug.
  • This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • This drug is excreted into breast milk.
  • Due to possible risks to nursing infants, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
  • Consult your doctor.

Missed Dose
  • Try to take each dose at the scheduled time.
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially other medication for seizures such as phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid, phenobarbital or primidone.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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User Medicine Opinions for Lamictal
Overall: 5 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 46
Location: vanleer tn
Time Taken: 3 years days

Reason: bipolar 2 disorder Date: 29 June 2009
Side Effects
i was in the sun for a little while today and now my arm has a red spotted rash on it. sun has never caused this to happen and i have been on lamictal for 3 years.

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Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 52
Location: Milwaukee
Time Taken: 14 months

Reason: BP II Date: 19 November 2008
Side Effects
I had a very bad experience while taking Lamictal for almost 14 months. My psychiatrist started me at a very low dosage 50mg for 4 months. It was increased to 100 mg after 6 months. I experienced insomnia and a change in bowel habits (minor constipation). At 9 months my dosage was increased to 200mg. I experienced chronic insomnia and constipation. I began experiencing panic attacks, lost 22 pounds in 10 weeks, and developed a bowel obstruction. As soon as I went off of Lamictal, the side effects disappeared. My psychiatrist refused to consider that the side effects were being caused by Lamictal. It wasn't until I stopped taking the medication that he began to change his mind.

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Overall: 5 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 57
Location: Tallahassee , FL
Time Taken: 24 weeks

Reason: Epilepsy Date: 24 January 2008
Side Effects
Following conversion from tegretol and Zonegran, I began on 400 mg Lamictal. Bad dreams followed with sleep talking and thrashing during dreams. This turned into more vivid short dreams in which I could not discern dreams from reality. I have contacted my Dr asking permission to take the meds earlier and he concurred to try them 4 hrs earlier. HE is leaning toward changing the meds. After laying out a lot of $ for a 3 month supply, I am reluctant to change meds as I am tight on $....

Additional Thoughts
Lamictal has worked well with no side effects other than the sleep problesm. My problems with other meds included constipation and depression. Lamictal also relieves my anger bouts...and settles me down which probably helps with seizure control.

Overall: 3 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 30
Time Taken: 12 days

Reason: Bipolar I Date: 6 July 2007
Side Effects
itchy arm pits, mild skin discoloration on my fore arm (not sure if either of these are from the medicine)

Additional Thoughts
I've taken 50mg for 12 days. I don't really notice anything different. I'm apprehensive about this medicine because I'm depressed, lethargic, have no energy and my Dr. would not prescribe antidepressants for me. : ( So I'm hoping that this will help with depression first.

Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 50
Time Taken: 13 months

Reason: depression Date: 6 July 2007
Side Effects
Over 125 Mg lots of intense dreams. I agree with the person who said take it in the morning only. It makes me stay awake so I would sleep less. The problem is that I would get fatigued from no sleep and I think I would have all the range of sleep depravation problems (confusion, anxieta, anger, depression etc.) simply from lack of sleep, even though my concentration and attitude was improved during times that I did sleep. I dropped to 125 from 150mgs and it seemed right for me.

Additional Thoughts
One thing that is published that seems true is that lamictal seems to have a very narrow sweet spot for dosage. also lamictal seems to react with other drugs and can vary the effect of lamictal. Caffeine use is NOT good. Caffeine use may also cause the skin problems associated with lamictal. Dosing is sensitive, too much and you loose sleep too little and nothing happens. My only problem at first was that when I started up near the 100 mg level nothing really happened. I then started taking 150 mg and then I could not sleep. I felt great at first but I got so exhausted from no sleep. Finally I was taking a 100mg and a 25 mg for 125 total. I think it really was good. My concentration was better, I did feel better. I was more alert and I seemed to be making better decisions. I took it for about a year. I stopped taking it about 8 days ago and I have been very tired. Im going to see how I feel.

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