Lamictal
Other Names: Lamotrigine.
Commonly Prescribed For: Lamictal is an anti-epileptic medication, which is also known as anticonvulsant. Lamictal can be used alone or combined with other medication for treating seizures in adults and kids. Lamictal can be used to setback mood episodes in adults having bipolar disorder.
How to Take it: Lamictal is available in the form of a tablet to take via mouth. Lamictal is usually taken along with water, either with food or without a meal. Chew and crush the chewable dispersible tablet and then swallow it or swallow it entirely along with water.
How it Works: Lamictal affects the sodium channels present in the brain, thereby prevents any unusual activity from spreading to any other parts in the brain. It helps to control seizures.
Some Side Effects: Common side effects include seizures, blistering, trouble in breathing, peeling, swelling of mouth or feet, muscle cramps, dark colored urine, red or irritate eyes, itching, loosening of skin, sores, fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, chills, sore throat and unusual tiredness or weakness.
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