Brand name: Lamictal
Generic name: Lamotrigine
Used for: Epilepsy and bipolar disorder
Availability: brand Lamictal and generic Lamictal 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg,200mg
How Lamotrigine Works
Lamotrigine is a drug designed to manage seizures associated with epilepsy; some doctors also prescribe Lamotrigine to treat Bipolar disorder type 1. The recommended dose for Lamotrigine varies for each individual however Lamotrigine is started at a low dose then gradually increased until a maintenance dose is reached. In children, Lamotrigine is given according to the child’s weight. It is important to take Lamotrigine exactly as it was prescribed for you
Generic Lamictal vs Brand Lamictal
Blue Sky Drugs is pleased to offer Brand Lamictal by GSK and its generic counterpart Lamotrigine. Lamictal and Lamotrigine are available in 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg and 200mg. Generic Lamictal and brand Lamictal are identical chemically and therapeutically. The biggest difference between these two products is the fact that generic Lamictal is not manufactured by GSK. If you have any questions regarding the generic manufacturers for Lamictal or have any concerns feel free to contact us..
Lamotrigine Possible side effects
Lamotrigine may cause side effects in some individuals, common side effects include:
• Changes in weight
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty sleeping
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Poor appetite
• Vomiting
• Weakness
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they become severe or bothersome. Many of the side effects are manageable and may go away on their own.
Lamotrigine Guidelines
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to Lamotrigine or any of the ingredients found in Lamictal. Lamotrigine is not for everybody, so be sure to speak to you doctor about the risks and benefits of Lamotrigine. Some medications whether prescribed or over-the-counter may interact with Lamotrigine, the following drugs may cause an interaction:
• Birth control pills, or other female hormonal treatments (e.g., hormone replacement therapy)
• Carbamazepine
• Lamotrigine
• Lopinavir - ritonavir
• Medications that slow heart rhythms
• Phenobarbital
• Phenytoin
• Primidone
• Rifampin
• Valproic acid
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