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Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet is a product of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Lamotrigine (150mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet

Description:

Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet is an anti-epileptic medication that is used to treat two conditions, epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It works by blocking the signals in the brain that trigger epileptic seizures (fits) and in another way to prevent extreme mood swings.

Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the maximum benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.

The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, nausea, and vomiting, difficulty sleeping, and dizziness. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice a rash or peeling of the skin. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone.

Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare professional know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the dose may need to be adjusted. You should avoid driving or anything that requires concentration if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Lamitor

  • Skin rash
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
  • Infection
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Posterior pain
  • Abdominal pain
  • Blurred vision
  • Double vision
  • Impaired coordination

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

I started Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?

There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet and were hospitalized. Sometimes these rashes turn into severe skin infections and may endanger the patient’s life. Therefore, it is advised that if a patient develops rashes after starting Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Employ of Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet is stopped even if the rashes are mild and non-serious. It is because of this that your doctor changed the medicine.

How long does it take Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet to work?

Though it varies from person to person, your symptoms may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.

What can be the consequences of taking a higher than the recommended dose of Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet?

You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet may cause problems with your balance, changes in heartbeat rhythm, loss of consciousness, fits (convulsions) or coma. Even if there are no signs of discomfort, seek immediate medical attention of a doctor or nearby hospital.

Can Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet affect pregnancy?

Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet on pregnant women or her fetus. However, it is advisable that you inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or are planning to get pregnant while taking Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet. In case therapy with Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.

Can I take Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet with other antiepileptic medicines?

It is important that you inform your doctor if you are already on any other antiepileptic medicines. The reason being, taking Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.

How to take Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet?

Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet.

I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet?

Affirmative, you can take Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Lamitor OD 150mg Tablet on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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