But there is some risk in taking a heart rhythm medication that, if ineffective, could
Your doctor will probably
If you no longer need to take lamotrigine and have leftover medication, it’s important to dispose of it safely
What happens if I want to switch to a different medicine? Can I get epilepsy medicines for free? Can I take lamotrigine before surgery? Does lamotrigine cause
If you stop taking the drug suddenly or don’t take it at all: If you take this drug to treat seizures, stopping the drug suddenly or not taking it at all may cause serious
Lamictal is a brand (trade) name for lamotrigine which may be used either alone or in combination with other anticonvulsants to treat epilepsy
Take Medicine as Prescribed and with Input from Your Health Care Professional
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your
Before taking
If your child is pregnant or breast-feeding a baby: Talk with the doctor if your child is pregnant, becomes pregnant, or is breast-feeding a baby
You can take it with or without food
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Excluding nitroglycerin, insulin, and liquid antibiotics, most medications are as long-lasting A few years back I used an expired bottle of Lamictal and developed a serious rash on my inner thighs
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Codeine is an effective pain reliever; however, it is addictive, may cause constipation, and its pain-relieving effects vary markedly between individuals
Dicyclomine may be used to treat muscle spasms in the stomach or bowel
Off-label uses include treating acute bipolar depression, fibromyalgia, schizophrenia, and unipolar depression
Adults and children older than 13 years of age taking valproic acid (Depakote®)—At first, 25 mg of lamotrigine once every other day for 2 weeks, then 25 mg once a day for 2 weeks
It is estimated that between 5% and 10% of people who take this medication will develop skin rashes and/or have unbearable side effects (i
Your doctor may need to change your dose of lamotrigine
But there are some side effects that might happen over a long time
Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way One of us (A
Several combinations of mood stabilizers appear to be safe and effective
It comes either as tablets you swallow, or tablets you chew or dissolve in water to make a drink