Expert advice for Lamitor Tablet SR
You have been prescribed Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR to lower the frequency of seizures and as long-term treatment for stabilizing mood. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Stop taking Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR and inform your doctor if you notice a rash, especially if accompanied with fever, as it may be life-threatening. Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away. Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts. It can make hormonal birth control less effective. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR affects you. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
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Composition
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Lamotrigine (50mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Side Effects of Lamitor are 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. |
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How to works
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How Lamitor Tablet SR works
Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. |
