Lemit 50mg Tablet
Introduction to Lemit 50mg Tablet
- It contains Lamotrigine, an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
- It helps to control seizures and stabilize mood.
Safety Advice for Lemit 50mg Tablet
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
Limit alcohol consumption as it can increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness and drowsiness.
Use with caution if you have liver disease. Regular liver function tests may be required.
Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Regular kidney function tests may be required.
Consult your doctor before using this medication during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before using this medication while breastfeeding.
Avoid driving if you experience dizziness, and fatigue.
How Lemit 50mg Tablet works
Lamotrigine: Stabilizes electrical activity in the brain by inhibiting voltage-sensitive sodium channels, which reduces the release of excitatory neurotransmitters. This helps to prevent and control seizures and stabilize mood in bipolar disorder.
How To Use Lemit 50mg Tablet
- Dosage: Follow the dosage prescribed by your healthcare provider, which can vary based on the condition being treated and individual response.
- Administration: Dissolve the tablet in a small amount of water before swallowing, or you can swallow it whole with water.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Do not start or stop taking this medication without consulting your healthcare provider.
Special Precautions About Lemit 50mg Tablet
- Inform your doctor if you have any known allergies to Lamotrigine or other medications.
- Discuss with your doctor if you have any underlying health conditions, particularly liver or kidney disease.
Benefits Of Lemit 50mg Tablet
- Controls seizures in epilepsy patients.
- Stabilizes mood and prevents depressive episodes in bipolar disorder.
- Improves quality of life by managing symptoms of epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
Side Effects Of Lemit 50mg Tablet
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Dry mouth
- Insomnia
- Blurred vision
- Skin rash
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What If I Missed A Dose Of Lemit 50mg Tablet
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- Anticonvulsants: Phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproate
- Hormonal Contraceptives
- Antidepressants: Such as sertraline, fluoxetine
- Antipsychotics: Such as quetiapine, risperidone
Drug Food Interaction
Disease Explanation
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
FAQ's on Lemit 50mg Tablet
I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Lemit?
Yes, you can take Lemit if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Lemit is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Lemit on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.
Can I take Lemit with other antiepileptic medicines?
It is important that you inform your doctor if you are already on any other antiepileptic medicines. The reason being, taking Lemit with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Lemit may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.
What can be the consequences of taking a higher than the recommended dose of Lemit?
You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Lemit may cause problems with your balance, changes in heartbeat rhythm, loss of consciousness, fits (convulsions) or coma. Even if there are no signs of discomfort, seek immediate medical attention of a doctor or nearby hospital.
How to take Lemit?
Lemit can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Lemit in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Lemit.
How long does it take Lemit to work?
Though it varies from person to person, your symptoms may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.
I started Lemit and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Lemit immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?
There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Lemit and were hospitalized. Sometimes these rashes turn into severe skin infections and may endanger the patient’s life. Therefore, it is advised that if a patient develops rashes after starting Lemit, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of Lemit is stopped even if the rashes are mild and non-serious. It is because of this that your doctor changed the medicine.
Can Lemit affect pregnancy?
Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Lemit on pregnant women or her fetus. However, it is advisable that you inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or are planning to get pregnant while taking Lemit. In case therapy with Lemit is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.
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- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
Limit alcohol consumption as it can increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness and drowsiness.
Use with caution if you have liver disease. Regular liver function tests may be required.
Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Regular kidney function tests may be required.
Consult your doctor before using this medication during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before using this medication while breastfeeding.
Avoid driving if you experience dizziness, and fatigue.