LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) is prescribed by the physicians to the patients with certain types of seizures like the partial seizures, generalized seizures of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, primary and secondary tonic-clonic seizures. LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) should be used to the patients above the age of two years. LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) is a best mood stabilizer in adults with bipolar disorders. LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) is used alone (monotherapy) or in adjunction with other anti-convulsants for the better results, however the safety of the monotherapy is still unknown if used as the first treatment for the seizures in the adults. LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) is also used in patients with Bipolar I disorders to lengthen the duration of the mood swings and panic alterations episodes. As a monotherapy LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) is also prescribed in the changing of medication and treatment of partial seizures. LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) is also in the childhood absence epilepsy as a first line treatment and a promising preventive measure.
Who should not take ACIPHEX (Rabeprazole Sodium)?
You should not take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) if you have any Heart disease, Kidney and Liver disease. If you are allergic to LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine), you must not use it with out consulting the Physician. LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) is a pregnancy category – C Drug, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If you are in first trimester of pregnancy you should not take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine), as it can cause Cleft Palate to the baby in the womb. Also LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) is contraindicated in the lactating mothers, which can harm the baby through breast milk. If you are working in the hazardous machinery that needs keen attention, you should not use LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) while working and also driving vehicles are also to be avoided.
ACIPHEX (Rabeprazole Sodium) Side Effects:
LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) can cause serious side effects of life-threatening skin problems like Drug eruptions DRESS Syndrome (Drug Reactions with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Steven-Johnson syndrome with skin reactions and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. In this case, the LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) treatment should be stopped as per the directions of the Physician. Rarely, this iatrogenic episode of events can cause death unless treated. The less serious side-effects of the LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) are lack of coordination, hallucination and sleep disorders, dizziness, vision problems, head ache, weight loss, anorexia, dry mouth, abdominal pain or discomfort, fever with or with out tremors and back pain.
How should I take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine)?
The recommended daily dosage for the LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) differs from patient to patient according to the disease state. You should take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) for at least for 4 – 8 weeks if taken alone and in combination of antibiotics, one week treatment will improve the symptoms. The following instruction should be followed to take the LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine): (1) Take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) Take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. For LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) to treat your Heart burn and Peptic ulcer or keep you from getting these symptoms, you have to take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) as often and in the way LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine)?
Take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
You can take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) with or with out food intake.
For LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
It is important to take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
Do not stop taking LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
If you have uncontrolled epilepsy, inform your Physician immediately if your symptoms get worse or if you feel that you develop any new types of seizures.
Do not drive a car/vehicle or operate complex machineries that need keen attention and hazardous machinery until you know how LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) affects you when you take it initially.
Store LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) as per the instructions on the label.
Keep LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) away from the reach of the children and pets.
If you receive LAMICTAL in a blister-pack, examine the blister-pack before the use. Do not use it, if blister-packs are torn, broken, or tablets are missing.
What happens if I miss a dose of LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine)?
Take the missed dose of LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine)?
Please seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine)?
LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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