Lamictal Starter (Orange) Kit Oral
Generic Name: LAMOTRIGINE - ORAL
Pronounced: (lam-OH-try-jeen)
Lamictal Starter (Orange) Kit Oral Uses
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to
prevent or control seizures (epilepsy) in people aged 2 and older. It may also
be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in people
aged 18 and older.
This medication is an anticonvulsant. Lamotrigine is
thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances
(neurotransmitters) in the brain.
How To Use Lamictal Starter (Orange) Kit Oral
Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your
pharmacist before you start taking lamotrigine and each time you get a refill.
If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or
pharmacist.
Take this medication with or without food as directed by
your doctor. Lamotrigine tablets should be swallowed whole. Chewing the tablets
may leave a bitter taste.
The dose must be increased slowly. Your dosage is based on
your medical condition, response to treatment, and use of certain other
interacting drugs (e.g., hormones such as estrogens, anti-seizure drugs such as
carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, valproate). (See also Drug
Interactions section.) Do not start or stop using hormonal forms of birth
control (e.g., birth control pills, patch, ring) or other female hormonal
products without consulting your doctor. Report any changes in your menstrual
pattern (e.g., bleeding between menstrual periods) to your
doctor.
It is very important to follow your doctor's dosing
instructions exactly. It may take several weeks or months to reach the best
dose for you and to get the full benefit from this medication. Use this
medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you
remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.
Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your
doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped.
Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. Also, if you have stopped taking
this medication, do not restart lamotrigine without consulting your
doctor.
Tell your doctor if your condition worsens or if you
develop other new symptoms during your treatment.
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