Lamotrigine

Other Names: Lamictal

Commonly Prescribed For: Lamotrigine is used for treating seizures in patients with Lennox-Gastaute syndrome (an impairment that causes seizures). Lamotrigine increases the time amid episodes of depression and mania. It is also used to raise the time interval between episodes of mood patients having bipolar 1 disorder.

How to Take it: Lamotrigine is available in the form of a regular tablet, a chewable dispersible to be taken by mouth. It is normally taken once or two times every day. Do not crush or chew the regular tablets, swallow the tablet entirely. Chew the chewable dispersible tablet and swallow them along with water.

How it Works: Lamotrigine belongs to a group of medications known as anticonvulsants. It decreases unusual excitement in the brain.

Some Side Effects: Common side effects include double vision, dry mouth, blurred vision, irritation of the vagina, crosses eyes, cough, difficulty thinking or concentration, runny nose, drowsiness, stomach pain, difficulty speaking, mood changes, drowsiness, irritability, itching, diarrhea, difficulty falling asleep and constipation. Adversarial side effects include seizures, depression, chest pain and swelling of feet or lower legs.