Lamitor OD 150 mg Tablet

Lamitor OD 150 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 150 mg of lamotrigine in each tablet. It belongs to the anticonvulsant class and is used to help control certain types of seizures. In some patients, lamotrigine is also used to help prevent mood episodes in bipolar disorder, when prescribed by a doctor. Lamitor OD 150 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is meant for patients whose dose has already been assessed and adjusted by a clinician.

How it works: Lamotrigine works by calming overactive electrical activity in the brain, which can help reduce seizure frequency. As a tablet, Lamitor OD 150 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed to provide steady anticonvulsant effect over time.

Lamitor OD 150 mg Tablet is stronger than Lamitor OD 25 mg Tablet, so it is not usually the first dose started in most patients. Doctors may choose this 150 mg strength when a person has already been titrated to a higher maintenance dose and needs fewer tablets to reach the prescribed amount. Because lamotrigine dosing must be increased carefully, this strength is typically used later in treatment rather than at the beginning.

• Adjunct treatment of seizures
• Monotherapy for certain seizure types
• Maintenance treatment in bipolar disorder
• Long-term seizure control as prescribed

• Swallow Lamitor OD 150 mg Tablet with water exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Take it at the same time each day to help maintain a steady level in your body.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist has told you it is safe to do so.
• You may take it with or without food, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber's guidance and do not double up without medical advice.
• Because this is a 150 mg strength, follow the prescribed titration schedule carefully and do not change the dose on your own.

Each Lamitor OD 150 mg Tablet provides 150 mg of lamotrigine. The number of tablets taken and how often they are taken can vary based on the condition being treated, other medicines, and how your doctor has adjusted your dose. Many patients take lamotrigine once or twice daily, but the maximum daily dose depends on the individual prescription and must be set by the doctor.

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

Common side effects of Lamotrigine may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Blurred or double vision
• Sleepiness or fatigue
• Lack of coordination
• Rash, which can be more concerning with lamotrigine and should be reported

• Do not start, stop, or change Lamitor OD 150 mg Tablet without medical advice, because sudden changes can affect seizure control.
• Report any rash right away, especially if it is widespread, blistering, or accompanied by fever.
• Use caution with driving or operating machinery until you know how this tablet affects your alertness and coordination.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of serious drug rash.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness and drowsiness with lamotrigine.
• Let your prescriber know about any other seizure medicines, since dose changes or interactions may be needed.
• This higher 150 mg strength is meant for patients already titrated to it; it is not the usual starting tablet for most people.

• Valproic acid can raise lamotrigine levels and increase side effect risk.
• Carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and primidone can lower lamotrigine levels.
• Hormonal birth control can change lamotrigine levels and may require dose adjustment.
• Rifampin can reduce lamotrigine effectiveness.
• Certain other medicines for seizures or mood disorders may require closer monitoring when used with Lamitor OD 150 mg Tablet.

Store Lamitor OD 150 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.