Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's

Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's also treats bipolar disorder. Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to the unconscious state. Bipolar disorder is a severe brain disorder in which a person experiences extreme mood swings (variance in thinking) and frequent mood and behavioral changes.

Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's contains 'Lamotrigine' that reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Thus, Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures. 

You are advised to take Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as skin rash, headache, nausea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), sleepiness, dizziness, back pain, fatigue, abdominal pain, blurred vision, double vision, impaired coordination, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), infection. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Do not take Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor as it could lead to serious congenital disabilities. If you are of child-bearing age, use effective contraception while taking Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's. Consult your doctor before taking Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's if you are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if your child gets her first-period whilst on treatment with Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's. Do not drive or operate machinery as Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's causes drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorders. Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's contains Lamotrigine, which reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby helping in controlling seizures. It also suppresses the release of excitatory amino acid glutamate (a chemical messenger that acts as a nerve-exciting agent) in the brain, thereby preventing episodes of fits by stabilizing nerve cell's electrical activity in the brain. Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's widely used in pediatric epilepsy because of its acceptable safety profile. Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's is not associated with any psychological or physical dependence, and there is no potential for abuse.

• Skin rash
• Headache
• Nausea, vomiting
• Aggression or irritability
• Dryness in mouth
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Sleepiness
• Shaking or tremors
• Dizziness
• Back pain
• Fatigue
• Abdominal pain
• Blurred vision
• Double vision
• Impaired coordination
• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Infection
• Pain in your back or joints, or elsewhere

If you are known to be allergic to Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Please consult your doctor before taking Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Using this medicine during pregnancy may cause harm to the unborn baby also affect cognitive ability (reasoning, intelligence, problem-solving) later in your child's life. Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's should be used with caution in children. If you have depression, liver, kidney, or pancreas problems, urea cycle disorders, inflammation of the tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord, porphyria (a disorder in the formation of red blood pigment) or thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets), inform your doctor before taking Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies or mood swings. Do not stop using Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's without your doctor's advice. Stopping suddenly may cause a serious, life-threatening type of seizure. Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's may cause a severe or life-threatening skin rash, especially in children and in people who take a very high starting dose or those who also take valproic acid. If you have a skin rash, hives, blistering, peeling, or sores in your mouth or around your eyes, please inform your doctor immediately. Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin), anti-epileptics (oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate,  zonisamide, valproate, carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone, phenobarbitone), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-HIV (zidovudine, lopinavir, ritonavir), anti-depressant (moclobemide, selegiline, linezolid, amitriptyline, sertraline, uetiapine, diazepam, olanzapine), anti-psychotic (quetiapine, olanzapine, risperidone), antibiotics (panipenem, imipenem, meropenem, rifampicin, erythromycin ), antimalarial (mefloquine, chloroquine) medicine used to treat cancer(temozolomide), calcium channel blocker (nimodipine), anaesthetic (propofol), hormone (oestrogen, levonorgestrel), antacid (cimetidine), bile-acid sequestrant (cholestyramine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's may have interactions with disease conditions such as depression, liver disease, Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) (immune disorder), Brugada syndrome (heart problem), suicidal tendency, HIV disease, thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets).

• ASPIRIN
• OXCARBAZEPINE
• FELBAMATE
• GABAPENTIN
• LEVETIRACETAM
• PREGABALIN
• TOPIRAMATE
• ZONISAMIDE
• VALPROATE
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PHENYTOIN
• PRIMIDONE
• PHENOBARBITONE
• WARFARIN
• ZIDOVUDINE
• LOPINAVIR
• RITONAVIR
• MOCLOBEMIDE
• SELEGILINE
• LINEZOLID
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• SERTRALINE
• UETIAPINE
• DIAZEPAM
• OLANZAPINE
• QUETIAPINE
• RISPERIDONE
• PANIPENEM
• IMIPENEM
• MEFLOQUINE
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• RIFAMPICIN
• TEMOZOLOMIDE
• ESTROGEN
• CHOLESTYRAMINE

• A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps in utilizing fat instead of glucose for the generation of energy.
• Atkins diet (high fay and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.
• Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Exercise, meditation, and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity, and improves coping skills.
• Prepare your living area, small changes may reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
• Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.

• Contact your doctor if your child gets her first-period whilst on treatment with Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's.
• If you are of child-bearing age, use effective contraception without interruptions during your entire treatment with Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's.
• Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's.
• After taking Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's if you have thoughts of harming or killing yourself (suicidal behavior), stop taking Lamictal XR 200 mg Tablet 30's and immediately contact your doctor.

Epilepsy: It is a brain-related problem in which there is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. This sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in nerve cell's electrical activity in the brain results in recurrent seizures (fits), sometimes leading to the unconscious state. In patients with seizures, the typical brain electrical pattern is disrupted by sudden bursts of electrical impulses that affect an individual's consciousness, movements, or sensations. Seizures are of two types: generalized and partial seizures. Generalized seizures affect the entire brain, whereas partial seizures affect only a part of the brain. Seizures can cause uncontrollable muscle twitches and spasms. Stronger seizures may cause people to become confused or unconscious. Possible causes include high fever, trauma, genetic disorder, brain injury, or stroke.

Bipolar disorder: Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression or bipolar disease, is a mental health disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from manic highs to depressive lows.