Epilepsy Articles A-Z
Lamictal has been approved for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides a detailed overview of the drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
This eMedTV segment offers a discussion on Lamictal and breastfeeding, including information on what to do if your doctor recommends it while nursing, and why the manufacturer of Lamictal does not recommend the drug's use in breastfeeding women.
For people taking Lamictal for bipolar disorder, dry mouth is a possible side effect. This selection from the eMedTV archives discusses Lamictal and dry mouth in detail, noting some of the things you can do at home to obtain relief.
In clinical studies, hair loss was a rarely reported side effect of Lamictal. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses Lamictal and hair loss, including suggestions on what to do if you experience hair loss while taking the medication.
As this eMedTV page explains, insomnia is a common side effect of Lamictal, occurring in up to 10 percent of people taking it alone for bipolar disorder. This page discusses Lamictal and insomnia, including tips on getting a better night's sleep.
The full risks of taking Lamictal during pregnancy are not known. This eMedTV page provides a discussion on Lamictal and pregnancy, including the results of animal studies and explaining why the drug is a pregnancy Category C medication.
Although it is not a common side effect of Lamictal, weight gain is possible while taking the drug. This eMedTV page discusses the topic in detail, including information on what your healthcare provider may recommend if weight gain becomes a problem.
Weight loss is a possible side effect of Lamictal, albeit a rare one. This eMedTV page discusses Lamictal and weight loss in detail, including statistics from clinical studies, as well as what your doctor may do if you are losing too much weight.
A person's Lamictal dosage is low to begin with and then slowly increased. This selection from the eMedTV archives gives an overview of Lamictal dosing, explaining the importance of closely following your healthcare provider's instructions.
Lamictal drug interactions can occur when the medication is taken with Rifadin, Luminal, or Epitol. This eMedTV page features a list of other medications that can interact with Lamictal and also explains some possible results of these interactions.
Lamictal is approved to treat both seizures and bipolar disorder. This eMedTV selection talks about using Lamictal for bipolar disorder, noting in particular the drug's possible use as a treatment for bipolar depression.
As this eMedTV article explains, Lamictal is not approved to treat depression; however, early studies suggest that it may be useful for this purpose. This article further discusses the use of Lamictal for depression in detail.
Lamictal is not licensed to treat migraines, but early studies suggest that the drug may help prevent them. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of using Lamictal for migraines, especially migraines that occur with aura.
Signs of a Lamictal overdose include coordination problems, seizures, and involuntary eye movements. This eMedTV selection deals with the symptoms and treatment for a Lamictal overdose, including what to do if you think you've overdosed on the drug.
In rare cases, Lamictal can cause a life-threatening rash. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains how a Lamictal rash can become severe enough to require hospitalization and describes what to do if you develop a rash while taking the drug.
Nausea and sore throat are some of the possible side effects of Lamictal. This eMedTV article covers common and rare side effects, and provides a link to more information. Lamictal side affects is a common misspelling of Lamictal side effects.
Headaches, blurred vision, and coordination problems are some of the more common Lamictal side effects. This eMedTV segment provides a list of common and rare side effects seen with the drug, including those that require immediate medical attention.
Lamictal is approved for use in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. This eMedTV article goes into greater detail about what the medication is used for, including information on Lamictal uses in children, as well as how it works.
Lamictal Warnings and Precautions
Lamictal can cause anemia or other blood disorders, which might increase the risk of bleeding or infections. This eMedTV article offers a list of several other Lamictal warnings and precautions, and also describes those who should not take the drug.