Lamotrust (Lamotrigine) for Epilepsy

Overview
Lamotrust is one brand name for Lamotrigine. According to the Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH), Lamotrigine is indicated for focal (partial) and generalised seizures.

Lamotrust is an antiepileptic, or drug that prevents seizures. It is believed that Lamotrust works in cases of epilepsy by inhibiting nerve signals.

How do I take it?
Lamotrust comes in tablet form.

Side effects
The AMH lists common side effects for Lamotrust including dizziness, drowsiness, headache, hyperactivity in children, vision changes, loss of coordination, bumpy rash, nausea, and vomiting.

Rare but serious side effects listed for Lamotrust include blood disorders, aseptic meningitis (inflammation of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord), and multi-organ hypersensitivity syndrome (a potentially life-threatening condition).

Information was sourced from:

The Australian Medicines Handbook
https://amhonline.amh.net.au/

For more information:

Lamotrust (PDF) – NPS MedicineWise
http://www.nps.org.au/__data/cmi_pdfs/CMR10291.pdf