General Health

Lamictal (Lamotrydzhyn)

It can also be used to treat some patients aged 16 and over attacks on conversion from antiepileptic drug valproatu. Lamictal is used in combination of other anticonvulsant drugs in the treatment of certain types of attacks.

Initial dose in patients not taking Lamictal valproyevoyi acid (Depakote), is 50 mg once a day for two weeks, and then given 100 mg per day of the two received two weeks. Then, of course, a maintenance dose ranging from 300 to 500 mg per day, while in two. Given a standard dose of Lamictal twice a day. Patients valproyevoyi acid, the starting dose is 25 mg, Lamictal a day for two weeks, then 25 mg once daily for two weeks, gradually increasing doses (from 25 to 50 mg per day) every one to two weeks) until dose of 100 to 150 mg per day is reached.

Lamictal is an oral drug for the treatment of seizures. The exact mechanism, antikonfiskatsii Lamictal so his behavior is not known. Its chemical properties and other anticonvulsant drugs.

Do not "double" dose taken. Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, as soon as possible as a memory of the people do not put it near the time, if it is for the next dose, instead skip the missing dose and resume your normal dose.

This treatment kept at room temperature at 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees C) away from heat, light and moisture. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is not allowed. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. Do not store in the bathroom.

These rashes (such as Stevens - Johnson syndrome), more common in children (16 years) than in adults. If this treatment is caused by skin rash, drug should be stopped. The possible risks of the baby, breastfeeding in the use of this drug is not recommended. Sunscreen and / or the protection of protective clothing is recommended for rapid flares may be caused by the sun. The most life-threatening rashes have occurred within 2-8 weeks after treatment. Limit alcohol, taking the drug. However, this serious skin rash occurred after 6 months of use. Check with your doctor. This drug is secreted in breast milk. This treatment should only be applied to real needs during pregnancy. Industrial equipment to be carefully managed, or participated in activities that require attention. Tell your doctor if you develop some type of acne. Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal) skin rash occurred in the use of this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have other diseases, heart, liver, kidneys, allergies (especially drug allergies). Therefore, Lamictal should be used only for children who have partial seizures or Lennox - syndrome Prendergast. The ability of the rash may be too much of that increased use of drugs, the treatment begins, increasing the dose of your doctor's prescription than during treatment or valproyevoyi acid Lamictal. Discussion of the risks and benefits with your doctor. Even if you stop taking these drugs, it can still cause permanent or life-threatening rash scars and other problems.