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I take lamotrigine for seizures. i forgot to take it today and will not be back in town until late tonight. will i get a seizure?

Q: i take lamotrigine for seizures. i forgot to take it today and will not be back in town until late tonight. will i get a seizure?

: It is possible but rare, you should be fine and take medication right away when getting home. Try your best not to miss your med, take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is possible but rare, you should be fine and take medication right away when getting home. Try your best not to miss your med, take care.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 3/7/2022

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Hope you remain seizure-free, and take it again ASAP. This is the essence of your doctor's admonition not to miss your medication. In meantime, do NOT drive, do activities at heights, work with power equipment. Likely, you will not experience a break-through seizure.

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A member asked:

I take lamotrigine for seizures. i forgot to take it today and will not be back in town until late tonight. will i get a seizure?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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