Can I Have Increased Dose Of Lamictil For Epilepsy?

Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014

Question: just had an increase of lamactil from 50mg to 100 mg. I have concerns about how I am to tell if my dose is possibly too much for my system.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Watch for skin rash.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your diagnosis and current treatment plan.

Lamictal (lamotrigine) is a good anti-epileptic drug, also very useful for mood disorder and migraine.

It is a safe medication and usually, there are no side effects.

However, in some cases, there may be allergy and skin rashes with lamictal. This is more common if the medication dose is rapidly increased.

Please watch for skin rash.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

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