Lamotrigine (Oral Route)

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Lamotrigine (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Lamictal
  • Lamictal CD

Description

Lamotrigine is used to help control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as long as you continue to take it. It can also be used in the treatment of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) in adults older than 18 years of age.

Lamotrigine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
  • Tablet, Chewable
Before Using
Source: 7E110DB7-45D2-4091-AF32FE446B73C650

DR601637

Portions of this document last updated:

June 1, 2009

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