Lamictal (Lamotrigine) is a drug used in treating epileptic seizures alone or in combination with other drugs. In patients who are 16 years or older, the medication is used alone in the treatment of partial seizures. In patients who are 2 years or older, the drug is used in combination with other drugs in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, certain types of partial seizures and generalized seizures arising from Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. In patients suffering from Bipolar Disorder I, it is used in lengthening normal mood episodes. In this case, the patient has to be 18 years or older.

Lamictal (Lamotrigine) should not be administered without it being prescribed by the doctor to a particular patient. It should be taken for the full length of time as prescribed. Medication should not be stopped suddenly as it can lead to a condition of continuous seizures which may even be fatal. A doctor would be able to advise best the proper way of withdrawing the medication.

Lamictal (Lamotrigine) may lead to severe skin rashes which may even lead to hospitalization and death. A mild skin rash can become fatal in no time. Caregivers and family members of the patient who is being administered should be vigilant of the signs and symptoms. The risk of developing a skin rash increases if the patient is also being administered Depakote or Depakene and takes a higher dose than the one that has been prescribed.
Patients on Lamictal (Lamotrigine) may also develop suicidal thoughts. Symptoms of this condition are worsening of depression, worsening of anxiety, thoughts about dying and suicide, irritability, insomnia, attempt of suicide, aggressiveness, panic attacks, agitation, violence and other unusual and extreme behaviour.
Other side effects of Lamictal (Lamotrigine) are dizziness, blurred vision, headache, sleepiness, vomiting, nausea, tremor, fever, back pain, rash, tiredness, tiredness, dry mouth and abdominal pain.

Lamictal (Lamotrigine) may interact with other medications to cause drug interactions. Well-known among them are Topiramate (Topamax®), Primidone (Mysoline®), Phenobarbital (Luminal®), Divalproex (Depakote®,Depakene®), Rifampin (Rifadin®), Phenytoin (Phenytek®, Dilantin®), birth control pills or HRT, Carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Equetro®, Epitol®, Epitol®).

Lamictal (Lamotrigine) is used in the treatment of epileptic seizures and alone or in combination with other medications. It is also used in increasing the time gap between mood episodes of patients of Bipolar Disorder I.

Lamictal (Lamotrigine) should be kept in room temperature. Keep out of reach of children and pets. It should never be stored in the bathroom or near the sink.

It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits, especially during the first few months of your treatment with lamotrigine. This will allow your doctor to change your dose, if necessary, and will help reduce any unwanted effects.

This medicine may increase the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that make you drowsy or less alert). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while you are using this medicine.

Lamotrigine may cause blurred vision, double vision, clumsiness, unsteadiness, dizziness, or drowsiness. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert, well-coordinated, or able to see well. If these reactions are especially bothersome, check with your doctor.

Skin rash may be a sign of a serious unwanted effect. Check with your doctor immediately if you develop a rash, fever, flu-like symptoms, or swollen glands, or if your seizures increase.

Do not stop taking lamotrigine without first checking with your doctor. Stopping this medicine suddenly may cause your seizures to return or to occur more often. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you are taking before stopping completely.