Prescription Lamotrigine Drug Information

Lamotrigine tablets treat epilepsy by blocking the signals in the brain that trigger epileptic seizures. For adults and children aged 13 years and over Lamotrigine tablets can be used on their own or with other medicines, to treat epilepsy. Lamotrigine tablets can also be used with other medicines to treat the seizures that occur with a condition called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. For children aged between 2 and 12 years Lamotrigine tablets can be used with other medicines, to treat the same conditions. They can be used on their own to treat a type of epilepsy called typical absence seizures. Lamotrigine tablets also treat bipolar disorder. People with bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depression) have extreme mood swings, with periods of mania (excitement or euphoria) alternating with periods of depression (deep sadness or despair). For adults aged 18 years and over Lamotrigine tablets can be used on their own or with other medicines, to prevent the periods of depression that occur in bipolar disorder. It is not yet known how Lamotrigine tablets work in the brain to have this effect. If you develop any of these symptoms after you start taking Lamotrigine tablets, get a doctor?s help straight away: an unusual skin reaction, such as redness or rashes a sore mouth or eyes a high temperature (fever), flu-like symptoms or drowsiness swelling around your face, or swollen glands in your neck, armpit or groin unexpected bleeding or bruising, or your fingers turning blue a sore throat or more infections (such as colds) than usual. These symptoms are more likely to happen during the first few months of treatment with Lamotrigine tablets, especially if you start on too high a dose, if your dose is increased too quickly or if you?re taking Lamotrigine tablets with another medicine called valproate. Children are more likely to be affected than adults. The symptoms listed above can develop into more serious problems, such as organ failure or a very severe skin condition, if they are not treated. If you notice any of these symptoms, see a doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may decide to carry out tests on your liver, kidneys or blood, and may tell you to stop taking Lamotrigine tablets.