Lamotrigine Benefits & Uses

Lamotrigine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lamotrigine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initially, 50 mg PO daily is given for 2 weeks, dose may increase up to 500 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initially, 50 mg PO daily is given for 2 weeks, dose may increase up to 500 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initially, 25 mg PO daily is given for 2 weeks, dose may increase up to 150 mg/day
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.3 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 0.15 - 0.6 mg/kg

Lamotrigine Related Warnings

Is the use of Lamotrigine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Lamotrigine. It is best to stop taking Lamotrigine immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Lamotrigine safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Lamotrigine. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lamotrigine on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Lamotrigine on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Lamotrigine on the Liver?

Lamotrigine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lamotrigine on the Heart?

Lamotrigine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lamotrigine with Other Drugs

Lamotrigine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Valproic Acid

Moderate

Primidone

Codeine

Phenytoin

Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Lamotrigine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lamotrigine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Kidney Disease
Heart Failure
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lamotrigine

Is this Lamotrigine habit forming or addictive?

Lamotrigine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Lamotrigine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lamotrigine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Lamotrigine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking Lamotrigine can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Lamotrigine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lamotrigine

Taking Lamotrigine with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lamotrigine

Taking Lamotrigine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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