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Lamictal
Pronounced: LAM-ic-tal
Generic name: Lamotrigine
Lamictal is prescribed to control partial seizures in people with epilepsy. It is used in combination with other antiepileptic medications or as a replacement for a medication such as Tegretol, Dilantin, phenobarbital, or Mysoline. It has also been shown to help to stabilize mood in mood disorders.
ADULTS
Lamictal combined with Tegretol, Dilantin, Phenobarbital, and Mysoline:
One 50-milligram dose per day for 2 weeks, then two 50-milligram doses per day, for 2 weeks. The usual maintenance dose is 300 to 500mg (in two divided doses) is reached by increasing the daily dose by 100mg per day over 1 to 2 weeks.
The dosage of Lamictal varies significantly depending on the other medications that you may be taking. It should be started at low doses and slowly increased over time in all cases to prevent side effects such as a severe rash.
CHILDREN
Lamictal can be added to other epilepsy drugs prescribed for children under 16 who have a serious form of epilepsy known as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Doses for children under 12 are based on the child's weight. Children 12 to 16 receive the adult dose. Doses are increased gradually from a low starting level to limit the risk of severe rash. Lamictal is not used as a replacement drug for children under 16. |
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