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How long does it take for lamotrigine to start working for epilepsy?

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One month: Any seizure medication takes a few weeks to have effect. During this time side effects may develop. After about one month there can be a fair judgement whether benefit is more than side effects. Best dosage may take several months.

Answered 8/12/2012

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My daughter has epilepsy takes lamotrigine, zonisamide and fluvoxamine for OCD. I want to discontinue the fluvoxamine should I expect breakthrough seizures? How long do withdrawals last and how long does fluvoxamine stay in your system?

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I take 50mg bid of lamotrigine for primary generalized seizure disorder. I am to start 25mg/day of spironolactone for acne. Will these meds interact?

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Can lamotrigine (taken for my epilepsy) have an effect on any major parts of your body that I should be concerned about?

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My sister has epilepsy, she was diagnosed about 2.5 years ago. On 400mg of lamotrigine a day. She is going to do mushrooms. How harmful could that be?

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I've been taking lamotrigine tablet for my epilepsy for about a year now and I have a extremely bad memory since i've been diagnosed, why is this?

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