Lamitor OD 200 mg Tablet SR

Lamitor OD 200 mg Tablet SR is a sustained-release tablet that contains 200 mg of lamotrigine in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-convulsant class and is used to help control certain types of seizures. Lamitor OD 200 mg Tablet SR is also prescribed in some patients for bipolar disorder to help reduce mood swings. Because it is a sustained-release tablet, it is designed to release medicine gradually over time.

How it works: Lamotrigine helps calm overactive electrical activity in the brain, which can lower the chance of seizures. As a tablet, Lamitor OD 200 mg Tablet SR is swallowed and then releases the medicine slowly so blood levels stay steadier through the day.

Lamitor OD 200 mg Tablet SR is a higher-strength tablet, so it is usually chosen for people who have already been titrated to lamotrigine and need a larger maintenance dose. Compared with Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR and Lamitor OD 100 mg Tablet SR, this 200 mg tablet can reduce the number of tablets needed each day, but it is not meant to be a casual starting strength. A doctor may select Lamitor OD 200 mg Tablet SR when a stable dose has been established and the patient is tolerating lamotrigine well.

• Control of certain seizure types
• Adjunct treatment for epilepsy
• Maintenance treatment in bipolar disorder
• Reduction of seizure recurrence risk
• Long-term mood stabilization in selected patients

• Swallow Lamitor OD 200 mg Tablet SR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split the sustained-release tablet unless your doctor specifically says to.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep a steady level in your body.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly, because that can increase seizure risk.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions rather than doubling up on your own.
• Because this is a sustained-release 200 mg tablet, use it only as directed and do not substitute it with a different strength without medical advice.

Each Lamitor OD 200 mg Tablet SR provides 200 mg of lamotrigine per tablet. The exact number of tablets and how often you take them depends on the condition being treated, your other medicines, and how you respond, but many patients use it once daily as part of a personalized plan. Your doctor determines the dose and the maximum daily amount; with lamotrigine, dosing is usually increased gradually to reduce the risk of serious rash.

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 poor coordination
• Rash or itching, which must be watched closely because lamotrigine can cause serious skin reactions

• Lamitor OD 200 mg Tablet SR is a higher-strength lamotrigine tablet and should only be used under a doctor’s supervision after dose titration decisions are made.
• Do not start, stop, or change the dose on your own, because sudden changes can trigger seizures or worsen symptoms.
• Get urgent medical help for any rash, especially early in treatment or after a dose increase.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness, sleepiness, and coordination problems.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Lamitor OD 200 mg Tablet SR affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of serious drug rash.
• Let your prescriber know if you take hormonal birth control, since it can affect lamotrigine levels.

• Valproate/divalproex can raise lamotrigine levels and may require a lower dose.
• Carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and primidone can lower lamotrigine levels.
• Hormonal contraceptives may reduce lamotrigine levels and can affect seizure control.
• Rifampin can reduce lamotrigine exposure.
• Other medicines that cause dizziness or sedation can add to side effects.

Store Lamitor OD 200 mg Tablet SR in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.