Lamictal Chewable, Lamictal Dispersible, Lamictal XR
* LAMOTRIGINE
Lamictal Drug Information
Lamictal is an anti convulsant, anti epileptic drug that can be used on its own or along with other drugs in the treatment of seizures. Children 12 years or above and adults can make use of cheap Lamictal. This medication helps to balance electric activity within the brain, thereby controlling epileptic seizures. It is well tolerated by most people and does not require to be taken along with food. Use of this drug does not require blood levels to be monitored. It is also used in Bipolar Disease to delay mood episodes. Discount Lamictal is available as both chewable and regular tablets.
Lamictal Dosage Information
Lamotrigine is the main component of this medication. The dosage is determined by other AEDS being administered to the patient. When it is used as monotherapy in adolescents, 25 mg may be administered in a day which can be increased by 25 mg every 2 weeks but should never exceed 100-200 mg per day. In case young adults are taking AEDs, the dosage can be started as 25 mg two times a day and can be increased every 2 weeks by 50 mg to reach a maximum target of 300-500 mg per day. In adults taking valproate, the starting dose should be 12.5-25 mg taken every alternate day which can be increased by 25 mg once every 2 weeks and should not exceed 150-200 mg per day. Individuals above 65 years of age should take lower initial dosage and lower the maximum maintenance dose. You can buy Lamictal dosages of 25 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg (tablet form) and 2 mg, 5 mg (chewable tablet) from the convenient and user friendly online pharmacy, North Meds.
Side Effects and Precautions for Lamictal
Lamotrigine can cause serious and life threatening skin rash in adults and children who are allergic to seizure medicines. Common side effects for the brand or generic form of this medication include mood behavior changes, anxiety, agitation, depression, hostility, restlessness, hyperactivity and development of suicidal thoughts. Taking this medication during the early stages of pregnancy can cause the baby to develop a cleft palate or cleft lip.
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