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Lamotrigine
How Lamotrigine works
Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Side Effects
Skin rash, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sleepiness, Joint pain, Dizziness, Back pain, Irritability, Weight loss, Agitation, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Tremor
Usage
Lamotrigine is used in the treatment of seizures and mania.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Lamotrigine safe or dangerous?Lamotrigine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Lamotrigine a narcotic, benzo, antipsychotic, depression?Lamotrigine is not narcotic, benzo. Lamotrigine can be used to treat psychosis and depression
Q. Is Lamotrigine a benzodiazepine, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?Lamotrigine is not a benzodiazepine or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Q. Is Lamotrigine the same as Lamictal?Lamictal is the brand name of Lamotrigine
Q. Can lamotrigine be taken with ibuprofen, tramadol, pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), paracetamol (Tylenol), alprazolam (Xanax), gabapentin, Nyquil, Benadryl or Mucinex?Lamotrigine when taken with ibuprofen, benadryl, tramadol, pseudoephedrine, paracetamol, alprazolam, gabapentin, Nyquil or guaifenesin (Mucinex) can lead to increased side effect
Q. Does Lamotrigine get you high, cause insomnia, acne, anxiety, headache, diarrhea, erectile dysfunction or tremors?Lamotrigine can cause insomnia, acne, anxiety, headache, diarrhea, erectile dysfunction and tremors.
