Lamotrigine (LaMICtal)

Alternate Name: LaMICtal

Description: Lamotrigine is used in both children and adults to control epileptic convulsions and manic depression. Lamotrigine is a generic drug. The average Lamotrigine price is about $85 for a supply of 30, 100 mg oral tablets. You can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to get a Lamotrigine discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Anticonvulsant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 100 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease (including heart attack, heart failure), heart rhythm problems, or a history of depression. Tell your doctor if you have had a rash or an allergic reaction to other seizure medicines. This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious skin reactionHemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, a rare disorder which may be life-threateningDrug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may damage organs, including the liver, kidney, or heartIncreased risk of thoughts of suicide or other serious mood changesMeningitis (swelling of the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord)Eye or vision problems This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness Yellow skin or eyes

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how lamotrigine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Atazanavir/ritonavir, dofetilide, lopinavir/ritonavir, rifampinBirth control pillsOther medicine to control seizures (including carbamazepine, divalproex, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, valproate, valproic acid), This medicine may cause the following problems:Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may damage organs such as the liver, kidney, or heartIncreased risk of thoughts of suicide or other serious mood changesLow blood cell counts, which may cause bleeding problems or increase your risk for infectionMeningitisSevere skin rash that can lead to hospitalization or death, This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.