Lamotrigine comes in various dosage forms, including chewable tablets and orally disintegrating tablets, which makes it easy to take for people who have difficulty swallowing pills.
The extended release tablets only need to be taken once a day.
It is available in a lower-cost generic version.
Starter kits are available to make it easy to follow lamotrigine dosing instructions.
The dose can be adjusted based on clinical response.
Lamotrigine can cause a potentially life-threatening severe skin rash.
It can lead to changes in mood and increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior.
Lamotrigine can interact with other antiepileptic drugs. Taking it with certain anti-seizure medications can increase the risk of a severe skin reaction.
Lamotrigine can cause dizziness and drowsiness and increase the risk of falls and accidents.
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