Lamictal

Lamictal is used for:

Treating certain types of seizures. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used to delay the occurrence of mood problems in certain patients with bipolar disorder. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Lamictal is an anticonvulsant. Exactly how it works is not known.

Do NOT use Lamictal if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Lamictal

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Lamictal :

Some medical conditions may interact with Lamictal . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have liver or kidney problems, heart problems, certain blood problems (eg, thalassemia), or Parkinson disease, or if you receive dialysis treatment
• if you have a skin rash or have ever developed a skin rash from taking Lamictal or any other medicines to treat seizures
• if you have a history of mental or mood problems or suicidal thoughts or attempts

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lamictal . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Valproate (eg, valproic acid, divalproex sodium) because it may increase the risk of Lamictal 's side effects
• Carbamazepine because it may decrease Lamictal 's effectiveness, and the risk of side effects, such as dizziness, double vision, blurred vision, and decreased coordination, may be increased
• Estrogens, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampin, or succinimides (eg, methsuximide) because they may decrease Lamictal 's effectiveness
• Hormonal contraceptives (eg, birth control pills) because the effectiveness of both medicines may be decreased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lamictal may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.