Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR

Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR is a prescription anti-convulsant medicine that contains 50 mg of lamotrigine in each extended-release tablet. It is used to help control certain seizure disorders and may also be prescribed in bipolar disorder to help reduce mood episodes, depending on your doctor’s plan. Because it is the 50 mg Lamitor OD tablet, it is part of a controlled titration schedule rather than a one-size-fits-all dose. The sustained-release tablet is designed for once-daily use when your clinician decides this strength is appropriate.

How it works: Lamotrigine helps calm overactive electrical signals in the brain by blocking sodium channels and reducing the release of certain excitatory chemicals. In this tablet form, the 50 mg dose is released slowly over time so the medicine can work throughout the day with once-daily dosing when prescribed that way.

Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR is a lower-strength option compared with Lamitor OD 100 mg Tablet SR and Lamitor OD 200 mg Tablet SR, which are usually used later in treatment or when a higher total daily dose is needed. This 50 mg strength is often chosen for starting or step-up dosing, or for people who need finer dose adjustments to lower the risk of side effects. With the extended-release tablet, the medicine is released more gradually than immediate-release forms, which may help keep levels steadier across the day.

• Adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures
• Adjunctive treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
• Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder
• Dose titration step in lamotrigine therapy

• Swallow Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady medicine level.
• You can take it with or without food, unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Do not change to a different lamotrigine product or strength without checking with your doctor, because release rates can differ.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions or the package guidance; do not double up unless told to do so.
• Take this tablet exactly as prescribed because lamotrigine dosing is usually increased slowly to reduce rash risk.

Each Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR contains 50 mg of lamotrigine, so it is one step in a dose schedule rather than a complete dose for everyone. Depending on why it is prescribed, it may be taken once daily, and the total daily amount can be increased gradually by your doctor up to the regimen that is right for you; the maximum daily dose is determined by the condition being treated and by other medicines you take. Never adjust the dose on your own, because Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR is often used for careful titration.

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

Common side effects of Lamotrigine may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Nausea
• Blurred or double vision
• Unsteadiness or poor coordination
• Tremor

• Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR must be increased slowly; taking too much too soon raises the risk of serious rash.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had a rash from lamotrigine or any other anti-seizure medicine.
• Use caution with driving or operating machinery until you know how this 50 mg extended-release tablet affects you.
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly, especially if you take it for seizures, because seizures may worsen.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness and drowsiness.
• Tell your clinician if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or a history of heart rhythm problems.
• If you are taking hormonal birth control, pregnancy, or breastfeeding, dose changes may be needed based on your doctor’s advice.

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

Store Lamitor OD 50 mg Tablet SR at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat, and keep it out of reach of children.