Lamictal XR (Lamotrigine) - Generic Equivalent (Lamotrigine)

CHEMICAL NAME Lamotrigine (Lam-ot-rij-een)

For patients suffering from epilepsy, they can order Lamotrigine and other Medications for the best health through Completemedonline.com. We currently have the brand Lamictal XR and manufactured by gsk. The generic Lamotrigine comes from India and manufactured by Cipla and is known as Lamictal XR. It is available in 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg.

Descriptrion

Lamictal XR (Lamotrigine) is used to treat seizures in patients with epilepsy. It can be used for combination therapy along with other anti-seizure medications. Likewise, it is also used for patients suffering from mood disorders or bipolar disorders

It belongs to the family of drugs called as anti-epileptic or AED. It releases glutamate into the brain that prevents high activation of the neurons. 

The common side effects of the drug may include - 

dizziness, drowsiness, double vision, nausea, stomach pain, back pain, sore throat and dry mouth. However, much serious side effects may include - 

• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• Toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Multi-organ hypersensitivity or Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms or DRESS
• Low blood count
• Extreme changes in mood or behavior
• Panic attacks
• Aseptic meningitis
• Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis or HLH

Do not use the Lamictal XR (Lamotrigine) if you are allergic to it or if you have certain health issues like - liver disease. Similarly, the drug is best avoided by people with kidney disease or are pregnant. The same may cause harmful effect on your foetus health. Thus, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or wish to be pregnant or if you are breastfeeding. 

Before you start using the medication, talk to your doctor about your medical condition and about the existing medications that you are taking especially the Over the counter drugs. 

Moreover, the drug is not recommended for children younger than 2 years of age.