Lamitor OD 100 mg Tablet SR

Lamitor OD 100 mg Tablet SR is a prescription anti-convulsant medicine that contains 100 mg of lamotrigine in each tablet. It is used to help control certain types of seizures in epilepsy and is also used in some patients to help prevent mood episodes in bipolar disorder, depending on the doctor’s plan. This is a sustained-release tablet, so it is designed to release lamotrigine gradually over time. Lamitor OD 100 mg Tablet SR should be taken exactly as prescribed and is not for stopping seizures suddenly on your own.

How it works: Lamotrigine helps calm overactive electrical activity in the brain that can trigger seizures. In tablet form, Lamitor OD 100 mg Tablet SR releases the medicine gradually so the drug level stays more even through the day.

Lamitor OD 100 mg Tablet SR is the middle strength in this brand range, between Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR and Lamitor OD 200 mg Tablet SR. Doctors may choose this 100 mg tablet when a patient has already been started on lamotrigine and needs a step-up dose that is more convenient than using multiple 50 mg tablets. As a sustained-release form, it may provide steadier day-long coverage than an immediate-release tablet, but the exact fit depends on your condition and past response.

• Epilepsy
• Partial-onset seizures
• Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Bipolar disorder maintenance in selected patients

• Swallow Lamitor OD 100 mg Tablet SR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep a steady level in your body.
• You can usually take it with or without food unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not stop taking this tablet suddenly, because seizures or mood symptoms can worsen.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless you were told to do so.
• Because this is a sustained-release tablet, it should be taken only in the form supplied by the manufacturer.

Each Lamitor OD 100 mg Tablet SR tablet provides 100 mg of lamotrigine. The number of tablets you take and how often you take them depends on your condition, other medicines, and how your doctor is titrating the dose; some patients take it once daily, while others may need a different schedule based on the full treatment plan. The maximum daily dose is individualized and should be set by your prescriber, especially because lamotrigine dosing must be increased gradually to reduce serious rash risk.

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
• Unsteadiness or coordination problems
• Tremor

• Do not start, stop, or change the dose of Lamitor OD 100 mg Tablet SR without medical advice.
• This 100 mg tablet is a stronger step in therapy than the 50 mg tablet, so it is usually used only after a doctor has assessed your dosing needs.
• Serious skin reactions are a known risk with lamotrigine, especially when doses are increased too fast.
• Tell your doctor about any liver or kidney problems before using this tablet.
• Use caution with alcohol, since it can worsen dizziness, sleepiness, and balance problems.
• Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Lamitor OD 100 mg Tablet SR affects you.
• Tell your prescriber if you take estrogen-containing birth control, because it can change lamotrigine levels.

• Valproate/divalproex can raise lamotrigine levels and increase side effect risk.
• Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives can lower lamotrigine levels and reduce effect.
• Rifampin can decrease lamotrigine levels.
• Certain seizure medicines such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and primidone can affect lamotrigine dosing needs.
• Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness can add to dizziness and sedation.

Store Lamitor OD 100 mg Tablet SR in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.