Pros & Cons
Lamotrigine Pros and Cons
- Lamotrigine comes in various dosage forms, including chewable tablets and orally disintegrating tablets, which makes it easy to take for people who have difficulty swallowing pills.
- The extended release tablets only need to be taken once a day.
- It is available in a lower-cost generic version.
- Starter kits are available to make it easy to follow lamotrigine dosing instructions.
- The dose can be adjusted based on clinical response.
- Lamotrigine can cause a potentially life-threatening severe skin rash.
- It can lead to changes in mood and increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior.
- Lamotrigine can interact with other antiepileptic drugs. Taking it with certain anti-seizure medications can increase the risk of a severe skin reaction.
- Lamotrigine can cause dizziness and drowsiness and increase the risk of falls and accidents.
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