Lamictal DC 200mg

Finding the right combination of medicine to reduce the risk of future seizures as well as the potential for them to be severe is important. Lamictal DC 200 mg (Lamotrigine 200mg) is a treatment that your doctor may recommend. It seems to be very helpful with a variety of types of seizures, including those that the doctor can’t identify what is the cause of.

What is Lamictal (Lamotrigine) Used for?

Treating seizures can be tricky and your doctor will need to do a full assessment. Lamictal DC 200 mg (Lamotrigine) is the highest dose of Lamictal DC (Lamotrigine). It may be necessary when a person is having severe seizures but they don’t occur very often. Lamictal DC (Lamotrigine) shouldn’t be prescribed for those under 16 years of age. It may be offered alone but there is a good chance that other medication will be taken with it for the best outcome.

Lamictal (Lamotrigine) Dosing & Administration

Your doctor isn’t going to start you out with Lamictal DC 200 mg. Instead, a lower dose will be offered to see how your body responds. This can be 5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, or 100 mg. The doctor will then continue to step up your medicine to the maximum level if there is a need for it. The hope is to find a lower dose though that gets you the results.

If you are prescribed Lamictal DC 200 mg, you need to take it every day. Don’t skip it just because you are feeling better. You should try to take it at the same time daily. Avoid taking your doses too close to each other. Try to have 24 hours between them.

Lamictal (Lamotrigine) Side Effects & Precautions

The risk to those with diabetes, kidney problems, heart problems, or liver problems is higher at this dose of Lamictal. If you have such health problems you may not be able to successfully use Lamictal DC (Lamotrigine). If you do take it, you will need to work closely with your doctor. This is to ensure other health problem don’t escalate.

You may experience side effects with the use of Lamictal DC 200 mg. Make sure you tell you doctor if they are severe or they last for more than the first few weeks of use:

• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache

Be on the lookout for signs of a serious allergy such as a rash or swelling of the face and hands. Make sure your doctor is aware of all other products you take including herbal remedies. Not all of them are a good match along with Lamictal DC 200 mg.