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Lamitor, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Seizures. Lamitor also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lamitor. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lamitor as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lamitor are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lamitor is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lamitor has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lamitor related warnings section.
Lamitor is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Depression as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lamitor contraindications section.
Besides this, Lamitor may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lamitor is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lamitor is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Lamitor safe for pregnant women?
Lamitor can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lamitor, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lamitor safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Lamitor. If you see any side effects, stop taking Lamitor immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Lamitor again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lamitor on the Kidneys?
Lamitor rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lamitor on the Liver?
Lamitor has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lamitor on the Heart?
You can take Lamitor without any fear of damage to the heart.
Lamitor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lamitor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lamitor habit forming or addictive?
Lamitor is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lamitor, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lamitor can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lamitor is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Lamitor can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lamitor
Taking Lamitor with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lamitor
Taking Lamitor with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 742- 744
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 419
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lamictal (lamotrigine)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Lamitan (lamotrigine)
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