Lametec 100 mg Tablet

Lametec 100 mg Tablet is a prescription anti-convulsant medicine that contains 100 mg of lamotrigine in each tablet. It is used to help control certain seizure disorders and is also prescribed in some patients to help maintain mood stability in bipolar disorder. The Lametec 100 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and should be used exactly as directed by a doctor. Because this is a 100 mg strength, it is often used after lower strengths such as Lametec 25 mg Tablet or Lametec 50 mg Tablet have been assessed and titrated by the prescriber.

How it works: Lamotrigine helps calm overactive electrical signals in the brain, which can lower the chance of seizures. In tablet form, Lametec 100 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help provide ongoing control when taken regularly.

Lametec 100 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet compared with Lametec 25 mg Tablet and Lametec 50 mg Tablet, so it is not usually the first step for most people starting lamotrigine. A doctor may choose this strength when a patient has already tolerated lower doses and needs a larger tablet size for a maintenance dose or a later step in dose titration. It is a standard immediate-release tablet, so the effect is not felt all at once; the dose is built up gradually to reduce side effects.

• Control of partial-onset seizures
• Control of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Adjunct treatment in epilepsy
• Maintenance treatment in bipolar disorder
• Long-term seizure prevention

• Swallow Lametec 100 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep a steady level in your body.
• You may take this tablet with or without food.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you it is okay.
• If your dose is being increased, follow the titration schedule exactly; do not jump to the 100 mg tablet early.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up without medical advice.

Each Lametec 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of lamotrigine per tablet. Depending on your condition and other medicines, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses, and the total daily dose is set by your doctor. There is no single maximum dose that fits everyone; your prescriber determines the safest dose for you based on response, tolerance, and interactions.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Lamotrigine may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Blurred or double vision
• Nausea
• Sleepiness
• Unsteady movement or coordination problems
• Tremor

• Lametec 100 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet and should only be used at the dose your doctor has selected after review of your treatment plan.
• Do not start, stop, or change the dose on your own, because lamotrigine is usually increased slowly to lower the risk of serious rash.
• Tell your doctor if you take valproate, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone, rifampin, or estrogen-containing birth control, since these can change lamotrigine levels.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Lametec 100 mg Tablet affects you, especially if you feel dizzy or sleepy.
• Report any rash right away, especially during the first 2 to 8 weeks or after a dose increase.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, a history of severe rash, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid alcohol or limit it, because it can worsen dizziness, drowsiness, and balance problems.

• Valproate can raise lamotrigine levels and may require a lower dose.
• Carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and primidone can lower lamotrigine levels.
• Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives can reduce lamotrigine levels and make dose adjustments necessary.
• Rifampin can reduce lamotrigine exposure.
• Other medicines that cause dizziness or sleepiness can add to side effects.

Store Lametec 100 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.