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Epitec

Epitec

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Brands

Lamitor-100 • Girotec • Lameptil • Lamictin • Lamidus • Lamictal

Generic Drug

Lamotrigine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Diarrhea
Back pain
Balance problems
Abdominal pain
Cough
Tremor
Fever
Headache
Feeling anxious
Heartburn
Sleepiness
Irritability
Visual difficulties
Loss of appetite
Excessive menstrual cramps
Reduced appetite
Change in vision
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Cleft lip
Hypersensitivity
Rash

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A 33-year old female asked:

Is Epitec safe to use while pregnant?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old male asked:

I need help getting off Epitec (100mg) and Venlor (75mg). I no longer wish to be on these drugs, as they are horrible and I would rather pursue natural alternatives. I want to discontinue psych meds for good.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old female asked:

Hi I would like to know whether I am able to take Duromine with my current medication? I am currently on Leximal 10mg Epitec 200mg Contramil 57mg Dopaquael 25mg I have picked up an enormous amount of weight since I have been on this medication?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old female asked:

I started taking epitec again and have gained weight drastically again - 4kg in 2weeks. I know its the meds because when I stopped taking them and was dieting and exercising, I lost weight. Isnt there anything else that wont make me gain weight?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

Can I take the contraceptive pill together with Dopequel, Epitec and Venlor?

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A 40-year old female asked:

Epitec 100mg & Miradep. Don't want to use anymore. I started drinking just half each pill. Weight gain problem. Please advise to stopCan't sleep now. ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 27-year old female asked:

My Neurologist prescribed redilev in a combination with my usual dosage of epitec. I am experiencing more petit-mal fits and confusion than before??

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old female asked:

Hi Dr. Would like to know if possible to get pregnant if taking Epitec and having PCOS at same time?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old female asked:

Should I stop my Dopaquel? Its causing twitching, especially when sleeping and wakes my partner up often. It also happened when I was on Epitec.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 55-year old female asked:

My daughter is bi polar 2 with a history of drug addition. She was prescribed 300mg Dopaquel and 200mg Epitec. We have discovered she has again started using Kat, how often is unclear. The last time her prescription was filled was 30 October. Worried?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 58-year old male asked:

My temperature was taken this morning with two thermometers which both read 34.4 my temperature is normally below 36 I normally sweat a lot I don't get as cold as my family sometimes I wake up sweating I use epitec, serlife and zoxadon?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year old female asked:

Is Mybulin safe to take for headaches during pregnancy? Also, epitec seems to be a safe drug for pregnant bipolar sufferers. Doctors are divided.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

I am taking Serdep and Epitec but REALLY struggling with low energy levels. Look for something that won't compromise my Epilepsy or high heart rate. Any suggestions?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 28-year old female asked:

I had my normal period. It stopped for a day but started again. I recently started lithium 600mg and stopped fluanxol. Now on epitec 350 zytomil 20 lithium 600 and seroquel 100?

1 doctor answer • 10 doctors weighed in

A 65-year old female asked:

I have been on Prozac and various generics for over 30 years. I take 40 mg per day together with 100mg of Epitec (more recent, last 2 years). The Fluoxetine is just not working anymore - I have high blood pressure. How do I switch and to what please?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 50-year old female asked:

My son was put on epitec a week ago by a psychiatrist and was told there is a 1% chance he could develop a rash and if he did to go to the nearest hospital. He had a skin reaction last night - can I send pics for you to look at?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A female asked:

Can lamotrigine make you more sensitive to the sun?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 17-year old male asked:

What would happen if you took 700 mg of lamotrigine?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 28-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: lamotrigine?

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A 45-year old asked:

How long does it take for lamotrigine to begin working?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

At what dosage does lamotrigine usually work as a mood stablizer?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 28-year old female asked:

If you forgot to take lamotrigine 200 mg one day can you continue to take it tomorrow ?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

I just took 100 mg of lamotrigine on accident. What, if anything, could happen from this?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 27-year old male asked:

What is the differents of copypharm lamotrigine and original lamictal? Is the original lamictal best?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old male asked:

I normally take150mg of lamotrigine but I think I may have accidentally double dosed. What should I do?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

How soon should your dosage of lamotrigine be increased? I am currently prescribed 25mg x3dys 50x4 etc. Until 200mg.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 66-year old male asked:

Could you please tell me whether the long-term use of lamotrigine is known to damage any of the organs or cause other medical problems?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year old male asked:

I'm on 50 mg of Lamotrigine and I cannot say that I've felt any difference at all. Does this mean that chances of 100mg working for me are low?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year old female asked:

What happens if i accidentally took 2 doses of lamotrigine? I normally take 200 mg once a day but forgot I had already took my dose and took it again. Thats a total of 400 MG?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old female asked:

Does Lamotrigine have side effects?

4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

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